A Vontade Herdada. No universo de One Piece, a "Vontade do D." é um mistério, um espírito de rebelião e sonho que passa por gerações, desafiando o controle do Governo Mundial. No nosso universo, existe uma força similar: a "Vontade do Dev". É a crença inabalável de que a informação quer ser livre, que o código deve ser aberto e que a colaboração supera a tirania corporativa. Essa vontade nos lançou na "Grande Era do Código", uma busca incessante pelo "One Piece" da tecnologia: um futuro onde a inovação é descentralizada, acessível e construída pela força das comunidades. A Grand Line do Código: Navegando no Desconhecido. O mundo do desenvolvimento de software é a nossa Grand Line. Um mar caótico e imprevisível, cheio de ilhas com ecossistemas próprios (stacks de tecnologia), monstros marin…  ( 7 min )

The United States government has confirmed new visa allocations for 2025, aimed at addressing labor shortages in specific industries. Thousands of temporary and seasonal work visas will be made available, particularly under the H-2B program. At the same time, policy adjustments in the H-1B program are expected to affect skilled workers with higher fees and stricter requirements. Which Visas Are Affected? Impact on Foreign Job Seekers Positive: Easier opportunities for temporary and seasonal employment in the U.S. Negative: Higher costs and tougher competition for skilled work visas, especially in the tech sector. Legal Risks: New policies may face legal challenges, so applicants should stay updated with official announcements. Quick Tips for Applicants Check official USCIS and State Department websites for updates. Consult with employers or legal advisors about how the new fees and rules may affect your case. Consider alternative destinations like Canada, Europe, or Australia if U.S. options become limited.  ( 6 min )

Introduction After diving into GitKraken's MCP implementation, I've discovered how this tool can help in transforming routine Git operations into intelligent, context-aware workflows. Whether you're using Claude, Cursor, VS Code with Copilot, or any other AI agent, GitKraken MCP opens up possibilities that go far beyond simple code completion. Traditional AI coding assistants are excellent at generating code but often lack context about your repository's history, branches, pull requests, and team dynamics. They can't tell you who worked on a specific piece of code, what branches are stale, or help you manage complex multi-repository workflows. GitKraken MCP solves this by providing AI agents with direct access to: Git repository operations (branches, commits, stashes, worktrees) Pull req…  ( 11 min )

1. A Tale of Two Pipes | JavaScript is full of quirks, but few quirks are as weird and interesting as humble vertical bar: |. In TypeScript, | is the union operator: type ID = string | number → “Either-or.” A value can be a string, or a number. In JavaScript’s bitwise world, | flips switches: 1 | 2 // 3 0001 | 0010 ← `|` tells you to look at each bit of both numbers and if either are present, mark it: 1, otherwise: 0 Let's put organize them vertically to make it easier to see. 0001 ← 1 0010 ← 2 ↓↓ 0011 ← 3 → “Both at once.” A new number with two switches turned on. Two worlds. Same symbol. Different vibes. TypeScript unions = a value can be validated by any of these types. Bitwise OR = turn on any combination of these flags. This has all of the markings of n…  ( 9 min )

As Kubernetes adoption continues to grow across industries and regions, optimizing workloads for cost efficiency and reliability has become a universal challenge. Over-provisioning pods wastes cloud budgets, while under-provisioning risks outages and poor customer experience. The Vertical Pod Autoscaler (VPA) was designed to simplify this process by automatically adjusting pod CPU and memory settings. While helpful, VPA has clear trade-offs—especially for teams running multi-region clusters, multi-cloud workloads, or latency-sensitive applications. In this article, we’ll explore how VPA works, its most significant limitations, and best practices for scaling Kubernetes workloads effectively while looking ahead at the next evolution of pod optimization. The VPA is a Kubernetes component that…  ( 8 min )

Holiday Product Bundles That Sell-Even When You’re Lean on Resources The holiday season is a crucial time for e-commerce businesses. It's when customers are actively seeking gifts and deals. However, managing holiday marketing can be overwhelming, especially for smaller teams with limited resources. Product bundling offers a great way to increase your average order value (AOV) and move inventory. But creating effective bundles and marketing them effectively can be a challenge, especially with limited time and manpower. What if you could leverage the power of AI to streamline your holiday bundling strategy? This is where SusTern noryX comes in, helping you create high-converting holiday product bundles, even when you're lean on resources. Let's explore how SusTern noryX can revolutionize yo…  ( 9 min )

Introduction libui is a GUI library that supports the three major operating systems: Windows, macOS, and Linux (currently, the successor project is libui-ng). Internally, it contains three different libraries that call native APIs, unified under a single ui.h header file to provide similar UI functionality across all operating systems. It can also be easily used from other languages through FFI (Foreign Function Interface). While development has slowed somewhat recently, there are few similar libraries available, and libui continues to maintain its unique value. I have been creating Ruby bindings and Crystal bindings for libui. Through this process, I have come to realize how difficult it is to combine libui with garbage collection. Creating Ruby or Crystal bindings for libui is not part…  ( 9 min )

The latest addition to the NVIDIA neural-rendering is NVIDIA DLSS 4. Its main feature, the Multi Frame Generator, is the attempt to generate multiple frames on top of a traditionally rendered frame, which is significantly higher in frame rates (up to a frightening 8x in extreme cases with GeForce RTX 50 Series hardware). Super Resolution, transformer-based models and new Blackwell hardware capabilities are also introduced with DLS 4 and help to accelerate neural rendering. DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) was originally an AI upscaler (image reconstruction based on a low-res render). NVIDIA has over the generations of time added frame generation, improved temporal stability, and ray reconstruction. DLSS 4 combines those concepts into one suite and adds Multi Frame Generation as well as …  ( 9 min )

Part 1 of Knitli's 101 introductions to AI and the economics of AI Parts of Words Most people think AI, like ChatGPT, reads words. It doesn't. It reads tokens invisible chunks of text that power every interaction. When you type something like: Hello, world! The model doesn't see two words. It sees four tokens: Hello 1 token , 1 token world (note the space) 1 token ! 1 token That simple greeting is 4 tokens , not 2 words. Code fragments break into even more tokens because punctuation, brackets, and symbols all get split up. (What is and isn't a token and what becomes one actually depends on the model, so our example isn't exact.) When you send your tokens to get processed, each one must be run through billions of math operations on very expensive GPUs every single time. Thats where the cost comes from: Power-hungry hardware Data center space Cooling Staff to maintain and secure it More tokens more GPU time higher costs. Fewer tokens less GPU time lower costs. Right now, you probably don't see the meter running. You pay a flat subscription; someone else covers the token bill. Under the hood, tokens are the biggest driver of compute costs at every AI company. Context windows , or how much a model can see at one time, are measured in tokens. API pricing is per million tokens (API access is when companies or developers access an AI model to provide their own service, like a chatbot on a website, or just for internal use). Memory , efficiency, and much of prompt engineering are all about how tokens are used. If you want to understand AI, and how it really works, or why it sometimes costs so much. You have to start with tokens. Learn more about how Knitli is tackling the hidden economics of AI at the source, visit us at knitli.com and subscribe to our waitlist for updates!  ( 7 min )

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles – 4K Showdown IGN serves up 22 minutes of epic strategy RPG action, pitting the new Enhanced Mode against the Classic Mode. Dive into boosted graphics, full voice acting and animated portraits in Enhanced, then switch gears at 15:21 for a pixel-perfect trip back to the 1997 original. Gameplay was captured on a PS5 Pro, so expect crisp visuals whether you’re reliving the nostalgia or experiencing Ivalice with a fresh coat of paint. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Greenland 2: Migration drops us back into the chaos left by a planet-shattering comet strike, as the Garrity family (Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin and Roman Griffin Davis) emerges from their Greenland bunker to trek across a ruined Earth in search of a new sanctuary. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh and penned by Chris Sparling and Mitchell LaFortune, this action-packed sequel — also starring Amber Rose Revah, Sophie Thompson and more — hits theaters on January 9, 2026. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Mark your calendars: Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 premieres on Disney+ October 29, 2025, bringing nine fresh anime shorts to the saga. Studios from david production and Kamikaze Douga + ANIMA to TRIGGER and WIT Studio each put a unique cultural spin on the Star Wars universe. The award-winning anthology continues to celebrate a galaxy far, far away through boundary-pushing animation and diverse storytelling lenses. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Em um projeto de software é comum precisar testar uma funcionalidade que está sendo ou foi desenvolvida. Nos projetos em que o código roda em um servidor, isso pode envolver o deploy em algum ambiente específico, permitindo assim testar uma versão específica do código interagindo com as aplicações cliente ou demais serviços. Porém quando mais de uma funcionalidade é desenvolvida ao mesmo tempo em branches diferentes do git, muitas vezes por pessoas diferentes, testar duas ou mais funcionalidades ao mesmo tempo pode não ser trivial. Um fluxo bastante comum usado no git é criar uma branch para desenvolver uma funcionalidade. Quando essa funcionalidade estiver pronta, e preferencialmente testada, é feito o merge para a branch principal do projeto. Isso permite que diferentes funcionalidades s…  ( 10 min )

How California Attorney Scott R. Carpenter Abuses His State Bar License To Help Clients Commit Crimes Marcus ・ Sep 25 #fraud #legalcorruption #scottrcarpenter #talentcrowd  ( 6 min )

How Porter Consulting LLC Owner Tyler Davis Is Involved in Bankruptcy Proceedings Tied to Financial Crimes Marcus ・ Sep 24 #financialcrimes #bankruptcyfraud #corporatecorruption #whitecollarcrime  ( 5 min )

1. What Exactly Are eFuses / OTP Memory? One-Time-Programmable (OTP) memory is non-volatile storage that can be written exactly once (or in some variations: written in a monotonic direction, e.g., 0→1 only) after manufacture and then permanently locked. eFuse is a common implementation that uses intentionally weak metal or silicon traces permanently altered by a programming event (electromigration or thermal runaway), changing the electrical state for that bit. Other OTP technologies include antifuse (off→on when programmed) and floating-gate PROM variants. Important distinctions: eFuse (electronic fuse): typically stores a default logic value (often “1”) and the programming event blows/changes the trace to produce the opposite state. Programming is irreversible. Antifuse: default is…  ( 8 min )

If there’s one thing developers universally dislike, it’s boilerplate code. I used to spend hours on this. Now, I let AI handle 80% of it, so I can focus on logic and problem-solving. Here’s how you can too. 1️⃣ CRUD Operations Creating “Create, Read, Update, Delete” code is a time sink. 💡 Prompt Example: “Generate a CRUD API in Node.js with Express and MongoDB. Include routes, middleware, and error handling.” Why: You jump straight into building features instead of scaffolding. 2️⃣ Authentication & User Setup Setting up authentication flows (login, JWT, OAuth) is repetitive. 💡 Prompt Example: “Write code for JWT-based authentication in Django. Include user registration, login, and token validation.” Why: Secure workflows without the repetitive grunt work. 3️⃣ Config Files & Environment Setup Every project needs setup files — from webpack.config.js to docker-compose.yml. 💡 Prompt Example: “Generate a docker-compose.yml file for a Node.js app with MongoDB and Redis.” Why: Infrastructure gets bootstrapped in minutes. 4️⃣ API Boilerplate Integrating APIs often means repetitive request/response wrappers. 💡 Prompt Example: “Write a Python wrapper function to call the OpenAI API with error handling and retries.” Why: Reduces repetitive setup for every new integration. 5️⃣ Test Stubs Even before you write full tests, AI can create stubs with a structure ready to fill in. 💡 Prompt Example: “Generate Jest test stubs for this React component. Include structure for snapshot and event tests.” Why: Jumpstart testing without starting from zero. Final Thought Boilerplate code will always exist — but you don’t have to write it by hand anymore. 📌 Next Post: “How AI Helps Me Learn New Frameworks Faster” — a developer’s guide to cutting learning curves with AI.  ( 8 min )

Introduction Zero‑downtime deployments are a non‑negotiable expectation for modern services. As a DevOps lead, you’ve probably seen traffic spikes, user complaints, and frantic roll‑backs when a new release brings down the app. This checklist walks you through a practical, Docker‑centric workflow that pairs Nginx as a reverse‑proxy to achieve seamless updates without interrupting users. ✅ Step Why it matters 1 Version your Docker images Guarantees you can roll back instantly. 2 Use multi‑stage builds Keeps images small and fast to pull. 3 Run Nginx in front of the app containers Allows traffic routing without touching the app. 4 Implement a blue‑green deployment strategy Swaps traffic at the proxy level, not the containers. 5 Health‑check your services Prevents bad release…  ( 8 min )

Fala, pessoal! 👋 A ideia é mostrar como deixar sua aplicação mais rápida, resiliente e preparada para lidar com cenários de alta demanda. Bora lá? 😉 Antes de ir para o código, precisamos entender os conceitos. O que é Cache Multi-Nível? Cache multi-nível é uma arquitetura que combina diferentes tipos de cache para otimizar performance: L1 (Level 1): Cache em memória local - ultra-rápido (~0.1ms) L2 (Level 2): Cache distribuído (Redis/Valkey) - rápido e compartilhado (~1-5ms) Por exemplo, em APIs podemos usar cache L1 para dados acessados frequentemente e cache L2 para compartilhar dados entre múltiplas instâncias da aplicação. Por que FusionCache? O FusionCache é uma biblioteca .NET que oferece: ✅ Cache Multi-Nível (L1 + L2 automático) ✅ Backplane (sincronização entre instâncias) ✅ F…  ( 11 min )

This year’s Google Summer of Code (GSoC) saw some amazing projects aimed at advancing open-source security, education, and contributor engagement through innovative uses of AI, blockchain, and gamification within the OWASP Bug Logging Tool (BLT). Here’s a quick overview of the impactful contributions from the OWASP BLT 2025 cohort: Sahil Dhillon developed an AI-powered GitHub assistant designed to help maintainers efficiently review code, detect security vulnerabilities, and prioritize issues. Leveraging large language models (LLMs) combined with rule-based scanning, this smart system integrates seamlessly as a GitHub bot and a task management dashboard, boosting maintainers’ productivity and code quality. Explore Sahil’s GitHub PR Krrish Sehgal extended OWASP BLT by introducing a gamified…  ( 6 min )

React is a powerful and flexible library. But that flexibility also makes it easy to fall into anti-patterns—habits that seem fine at first but hurt readability, maintainability, and performance over time. In this post, we’ll walk through common pitfalls, show bad code examples, explain why they’re bad, and then demonstrate better approaches. useState and Scattering State Bad: multiple related states separated function ProfileForm() { const [firstName, setFirstName] = React.useState(''); const [lastName, setLastName] = React.useState(''); const [age, setAge] = React.useState(0); // and it keeps growing... return ( setFirstName(e.target.value)} /> setLastName(e.target.value)} /> …  ( 11 min )

When I moved to Germany, I quickly realized how easy it was to lose touch with people who mattered to me. Between new personal responsibilities, career demands, and adjusting to a new culture, staying connected fell by the wayside. Months would slip by without a real conversation. At best, I’d exchange a few short messages over social media — nothing like the deep talks we used to have. That's when I decided to bring a professional practice into my personal life: 1:1s. In a work environment, 1:1s are regular check-ins between a manager and a direct report, or between colleagues, to catch up. I adapted this idea into Friendship 1:1s. Intentional 30/60 minute catch-ups with friends or family, scheduled just like any important meeting. The impact has been incredible. Each month, I aim for at least three Friendship 1:1s. These conversations help me feel more grounded, closer to the people I care about, and better balanced in life. If you’ve been struggling to find time for meaningful connections, give this a try. A simple scheduled 1:1 could be the difference between not keeping deeper connection with people and staying close enought to have meaniful friendships. One thing that can drastically improve this is by opening some slots on your Calendar (free on Google calendar), and then send the link to the people you want to have 1:1 with. This helps keep track of when was the last time you spoke to someone and avoids events onverlaps. If you’ve been struggling to find time for meaningful connections, give this a try. A simple scheduled 1:1 could be exactly the thing you need to reignite the spark of friendship with the people you love and admire.  ( 6 min )

Greenland 2: Migration picks up right after a comet wipes out most of Earth, forcing the Garrity family (Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin and Roman Griffin Davis) to abandon their cozy Greenland bunker and brave a broken world in search of a new home. With Ric Roman Waugh directing a script by Chris Sparling and Mitchell LaFortune, expect high-octane thrills, family drama and epic survival stakes. Coming your way from STX Entertainment, Thunder Road Pictures and Lionsgate, this action-packed sequel lands in theaters on January 9, 2026. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

During its keynote, Qualcomm announced that it was collaborating with gaming brand, Razer, to bring support for the latter’s Synapse app to Snapdragon laptops. Specifically, the new X2 Elite Series laptops. “We are actively working with Qualcomm to bring Razer Synapse to Windows on Snapdragon, as part of the growing ecosystem that’s reshaping how gamers […] The post Qualcomm Will Partner Up With Razer For Gaming On Snapdragon Laptops appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

While Xiaomi launched its 15T series on our shores, it also released another batch of phones in its home market. The flagship Xiaomi 17 lineup made its official debut as the first smartphones to equip the recently unveiled Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. Starting with the base model, it sports a 6.3-inch AMOLED display […] The post Xiaomi 17 Lineup Debuts With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

The Comms Ministry previously said it was looking into ways of keeping kids under 13 away from social media. This includes the possibility of implementing age verification mechanisms. As an extension of this, comms minister Fahmi Fadzil has said that social media platforms operating in Malaysia have been advices to implement electronic know-your-customer (eKYC) verification. […] The post Fahmi: Social Media Should Use eKYC Using Govt IDs appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Microsoft has ended access to its cloud and AI services for a unit within Israel’s Ministry of Defense, following revelations that the technologies were used to conduct large-scale surveillance on Palestinian civilians. The decision, first reported by The Guardian and later confirmed by Microsoft. The move follows an internal review, triggered by The Guardian’s prior […] The post Microsoft Cuts Israel’s Access To Azure Cloud Over Surveillance Of Palestinians appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

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Article Overview Programming Language: C++ Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced Topics Covered: References, Pass-by-Reference, Const References, Move Semantics, Performance Optimization Estimated Reading Time: 15 minutes Prerequisites: Basic C++ knowledge, understanding of variables, functions, and basic memory concepts, basic OOP What You'll Learn: How to use references efficiently, avoid common pitfalls, and apply modern C++ reference techniques Imagine you're writing a function to process a large video file object in C++: struct VideoFile { vector data; // Could be gigabytes! string metadata; // ... more fields }; void processVideo(VideoFile video) { // Problem: copies entire object! // Process the video... } Every time you call this function, C++ make…  ( 37 min )

I worked with Java for many years, building backend systems, APIs, and distributed applications. In 2022, I decided to focus more on Golang. I had studied it a little before, but I wanted to use it in real projects and really understand it. Why I Like Programming in Go? Go is simple, fast, and fun to write. Here are some things I noticed while moving from Java: Simple syntax: Less boilerplate than Java. Easy to read and understand. Fast performance: Compiles to native code and runs quickly, especially for CPU-heavy tasks. Concurrency made easy: Goroutines and channels make running multiple tasks simple. Explicit error handling: No exceptions like Java. You check errors directly, which makes programs safer. Easy deployment: Produces a single executable, no JVM or extra setup needed. Fun to code: Every day I discover new things, which makes me enjoy coding even more. My Go Experience 🛠️ Since 2022, I have applied Go in real projects: Built REST APIs and microservices. Worked with event-driven architectures. Managed high-volume data in production systems. Followed best practices in code design, testing, and monitoring. I keep learning new tips and tricks every day. Even small features or idioms make my code cleaner and faster. Comparing Go and Java ⚖️ Go is lighter and faster for many backend tasks. Java can be verbose but is still strong for large enterprise systems. Concurrency in Go feels more natural than Java threads. Go’s error handling encourages safer code. Deployment in Go is simpler, especially for microservices and cloud apps. Final Thoughts ✨ If you come from Java or another language, I highly recommend trying Go. It is simple, fast, and enjoyable. And even after months of using it, I keep learning something new every day, which makes the language exciting and motivating.  ( 7 min )

As artificial intelligence evolves beyond simple chatbots into sophisticated multi-tool agent systems, we're witnessing a paradigm shift that promises unprecedented capabilities in automation and problem-solving. However, beneath this technological advancement lurks a complex web of bias risks that could fundamentally undermine the fairness, safety, and trustworthiness of these systems. Multi-tool agent systems, also known as Multi-Agent Systems (MAS), represent a revolutionary approach to AI architecture. Unlike traditional single-agent models that handle all tasks independently, these systems employ multiple specialized agents working collaboratively to tackle complex challenges. Each agent functions as an intelligent entity, often powered by Large Language Models (LLMs), equipped with s…  ( 10 min )

Functions That Can Handle Surprises Imagine you're running a lemonade stand. Most days, you know exactly how many customers you'll have. But some days are surprises! Python functions face the same challenge—sometimes they know how many arguments they'll get, sometimes they don't. Meet Flexible Fiona, our function that can handle any number of customers: def make_lemonade_for_group(*customers): """*customers lets Fiona handle any number of people!""" cups = [] for customer in customers: cups.append(f"Lemonade for {customer}") return cups The asterisk * is like Fiona saying "I'm ready for surprises!" She can handle: make_lemonade_for_group("Alice") make_lemonade_for_group("Alice", "Bob", "Charlie") Even make_lemonade_for_group() with no customers! But here's where…  ( 8 min )

Member-only story -- 1 Share Most teams rely on snapshots or live backups to protect their Linux servers. They’re fast, convenient, and easy to schedule. But I’ve learned the hard way: snapshots alone aren’t enough. That’s why I always keep cold backups — offline, disconnected copies that malware or attackers can’t touch. Ransomware Ready → If your hypervisor or cloud account is compromised, snapshots can be encrypted right along with production. Silent Corruption → Snapshots faithfully preserve corruption too . If the system is already compromised, your snapshot is a compromised clone. Same Trust Boundary → Snapshots live in the same environment as the system itself — if an attacker gets root or cloud admin, they own your backups too. Air-Gapped → Disconnected from the network after creation. Immutable → Copies can’t be altered without deliberate action. Recoverable → Even if production is destroyed, you can rebuild from the offline backup. Read Full Blog on Medium Here  ( 6 min )

Blooket has become a favorite for students and teachers looking to gamify learning with quizzes, trivia, and study sessions. But managing games, answering questions, or testing strategies can become repetitive. That’s where the Blooket Bot comes in—an automation tool designed to simplify and enhance your Blooket experience. 👉 Explore the project here: Blooket Bot on GitHub What is Blooket Bot? Blooket Bot is a lightweight automation script that interacts with the Blooket platform. It can handle repetitive tasks, simulate game participation, and assist teachers or students with productivity. Core uses include: Automating quiz participation for testing Speeding up game sessions with simulated answers Gathering insights from quiz results Supporting teachers with demo sessions Key Features ⚡ Auto-Answering – Configure the bot to answer questions in real-time. 📊 Game Session Support – Automates joining and participating in live games. 🔧 Customizable Settings – Set difficulty levels, timing, and modes. 🔄 Practice Mode – Useful for students revising quizzes quickly. 🛡️ Safe Controls – Designed for learning/research purposes; keeps the user in control. Why Use It? For Students – Practice faster, test different question sets, and save time. For Teachers – Simulate classroom sessions, demonstrate quiz features, or test game modes. For Developers – Experiment with web automation using Python/Playwright/Selenium. Getting Started https://github.com/Appilot123/blooket-bot Usage Options: --game → Enter the Blooket game PIN --mode → Choose between auto/practice/demo FAQs ❓ Is this bot allowed on Blooket? ❓ Does it guarantee correct answers? ❓ Do I need coding knowledge? Final Thoughts The Blooket Bot is a fun and practical tool for experimenting with gamified learning platforms. It helps students practice faster, teachers demo classroom games, and developers explore automation in an engaging way. 👉 Try it yourself: Blooket Bot GitHub Repo  ( 6 min )

Walking Into the Gym for the First Time Imagine this: you’ve finally made the decision to improve your health (this is my personal experience). You walk into a gym for the first time, surrounded by endless machines — strange contraptions of metal and cables. You see people confidently lifting, pushing, pulling. Meanwhile, you’re standing there wondering: Where do I even begin? You look around for help, but the floor trainers are either busy chatting, scrolling their phones, or half-heartedly pointing at a machine without much explanation. You consider hiring any them as a personal trainer — until you see the price tag. $60, $80, even $100 per hour. And even if you pay, you quickly discover many trainers follow a one-size-fits-all script: “Let’s do bench press today, the squat rack is full,…  ( 8 min )

Day 7 - Functions In case you’d like to revisit or catch up on what we covered on Day Five, here’s the link: https://dev.to/babsarena/learn-bash-scripting-with-me-day-6-1i1n A function in Bash is a named block of code that you can define once and then call (reuse) multiple times in your script or shell session. It’s like a mini-script inside your script. NB- a function must be declared before it is called upon to execute. (note this cause I am about to confuse you later) There are two ways to declare a function: Style 1: with function, no parentheses needed (but you can add it if you want) function function_name { echo "Hello from function" } 🔎 Breakdown function - This keyword tells Bash: "Hey, I’m about to define a function." function_name - This is the name of the function. Y…  ( 8 min )

Follow-up to the "From Zero to AI Agent: My Journey into Java-based Intelligent Applications" series After seven posts building our Java MCP client from scratch, it was time for a test recording a demo to see how our AI agent performs with some user queries. The results are here. Today I'm sharing what happened during our demo session: the successes, the failures, and the valuable lessons learned about AI agent behavior. Our JavaChatAI agent was running with: Three MCP servers: FileSystem, Weather and Time services LLM Provider: Groq with Llama model Full multi-tool orchestration as built in our series Three execution modes: DIRECT_ANSWER, SINGLE_TOOL, and MULTI_TOOL The plan was simple: test various query types and see how our intelligent routing performs. Expected Behavior: DIRECT_ANSWER…  ( 8 min )

Subagents are a popular capability of Claude Code, which allow you to get specialized advice/aid during your dev sessions. Here's what they are, how to define them, and a few starter subagent personas. Claude Code's subagents are simply Claude instances with different areas of expertise. Instead of asking one generalist agent to do everything (e.g. classic Claude Code), you create specialists. Within a Claude Code session, you can invoke these subagents for tasks that might require more specialization, and thanks to their system prompts, you'll see better results. Subagents also benefit from having their own context windows, so they only ingest info relevant to their tasks. You'll save tokens, and see less of the "output degradation" that happens when the context window fills up during a…  ( 10 min )

TL;DR Andrew Huang teams up with The MIDI Association to unveil the winners of the 2025 MIDI Innovation Awards. He breaks it down into five bite-sized categories—commercial hardware, wild prototypes (both physical and software), the brand-new MIDI 2.0 ecosystem, and eye-popping artistic installations—showing off the coolest tools that are reshaping how we make music. Along the way he sprinkles in links to his plugins, courses, socials and gear recs, plus timestamps so you can jump straight to the juicy bits. If you’re curious about where music tech is headed next, this is your one-stop highlight reel. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Thee Marloes Live on KEXP Thee Marloes stormed KEXP’s studio on August 1, 2025, serving up five killer tracks—Logika, Over, Not Today, Mungkin Saja and I’d Be Lost—with Larry Mizell, Jr. on hosting duties and Kevin Suggs and Matt Ogaz handling the sound. Featuring Natassya Sianturi (vocals/keys), Sinatrya Dharaka (guitar/vox), Tommy Satrio (drums), Rhesa Filbert (bass/vox) and Sandy Kusuma (percussion/vox), this five-piece brought raw energy and tight grooves. Catch the full session on KEXP’s YouTube or dive deeper on their Bandcamp. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The Ryder Cup’s secret weapon is… a ball marker! Jon Millman’s pandemic pastime of crafting custom markers jumped to the big leagues when Rory McIlroy used one to win the 2025 Masters, sealing his career grand slam. Now Millman’s brand, Golf Life Metals, is hooking up Team Europe and Team USA with these personalized markers for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black—proof that even the smallest gear can make a huge impact on tour. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Ananta’s 10-minute gameplay trailer throws you straight into chaos: the company you join crumbles the moment you clock in, and a Maniac Chaos–induced traffic jam turns you into an overnight internet sensation. Now stranded in the neon sprawl of Nova City, this rookie captain has zero street cred and even less of a clue what he’s doing—brace yourself for headaches, unexpected twists, and some seriously tough days ahead. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Monster Hunter Wilds x Final Fantasy XIV Collab Alert The upcoming Update 3 crossover pits you against Omega Planetes, a brand-new monster straight out of FFXIV. In our hands-on preview we tackle this beast using nothing but the Bow, showing off some slick shots and agile dodges. Mark Your Calendars This epic hunt goes live on September 29th—whether you’re a long-time hunter or a Final Fantasy veteran, Omega Planetes is ready to test your mettle. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

NINJA GAIDEN 4 – TGS 2025 Gameplay Overview Team NINJA and PlatinumGames just dropped a first look at NINJA GAIDEN 4’s signature high-speed, punishing combat—complete with dynamic enemy placement and aggressive AI that scales with your chosen difficulty. Newbie-friendly features include a Hero Mode, adjustable assists, and the series’ first stand-alone training mode so you can sharpen your skills before diving in. Trailer timestamps Intro: 0:00 Hero Mode: 1:01 Master Ninja Level gameplay: 2:44 Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Solving This REAL Silent Hill f Puzzle Box Konami sent Kurt an eerie, fully functional puzzle box straight out of Silent Hill f, and he’s diving headfirst into its creepy mechanisms. Expect lots of twists, dead ends, and head-scratching moments as he tries to unlock its hidden secrets. Will he conquer Konami’s real-life nightmare and reveal what’s inside? Tune in to see Kurt’s puzzle-solving skills put to the ultimate test. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Yakuza 3 Gaiden: Dark Ties – TGS 2025 Preview Yakuza 3 Gaiden: Dark Ties is a nine-minute spin-off sneak peek bundled with Yakuza Kiwami 3, starring Mine as your new lead. From the jump you’re tailing Nishikiyama Family soldier Tsuyoshi Kanda, mixing stealthy pursuits with pulse-pounding brawls. Along the way you’ll scrap with thugs and rival Yakuza, then hit up the Club Sega print club to snap some fun photos before diving back into combat. It’s a perfect blend of underworld grit and playful side-quest vibes. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Yakuza Kiwami 3 TGS 2025 Gameplay Preview RGG Studios just unleashed a 10-minute sneak peek of Yakuza Kiwami 3 at TGS 2025, and it’s a wild ride from start to finish. You’ll dive headfirst into two intense street fights, belt out tunes at karaoke, and even grab snacks at the local convenience store. Beyond the brawls and ballads, the demo serves up some chill slice-of-life moments: buying and savoring lunch, swapping into a fresh outfit, and capping it all off with a slick story cutscene that hints at the next big chapter in Kiryu’s saga. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Color Breakers 2 drops October 2, 2025—bigger, brighter and bolder than ever! Gather up to eight pals for cross-play co-op or versus battles through procedurally generated canvases. Will you create a masterpiece or gleefully wreck it? Pre-order now on Nintendo Switch or wishlist on Steam to lock in your spot at the ultimate chaotic coloring party. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

This article was originally published on Rails Designer Quite often I work with various clients that don't, or want, or can't use a third-party library like ViewComponent or similar. That leaves me with partials. Which, granted, often brings me really far early on. But then I hit a wall with maintainability and clean code (mostly too much logic in views which really triggers me). When you read up about this topic, you will often find things like helpers mentioned. The global scope of helpers is my biggest gripe with them. I only reach for one if a helper can truly be used throughout parts of the app. In this article I want to lay out the various techniques I use for apps I started myself and for others that need more than vanilla Rails partials without relying on gems. You can view the ful…  ( 9 min )

🚀 The Scenario The company runs analytics. They need frequent access to the latest data subsets. The older data is rarely used. They want a solution that provides low latency for recent data without storing the entire dataset locally. AWS Storage Gateway offers two Volume Gateway modes: Stored Volumes Keep the entire dataset on-premises. AWS asynchronously backs it up to Amazon S3 as EBS snapshots. Best when: you need low-latency access to all of your data locally. Cached Volumes Keep entire dataset in S3. Only frequently accessed data subsets are cached locally. Best when: you want to minimize on-premises storage but still get low-latency access to hot data. The company doesn’t need all old data locally (only the latest subsets). Cached Volumes: Store all data in Amazon S3. Provide local cache for recently accessed data. Applications get low latency for hot data. This saves money & storage space compared to Stored Volumes, which would force them to keep everything on-prem. 📊 Key Cached Volume Facts Volume size: 1 GiB → 32 TiB (must be whole GiBs). Per gateway: up to 32 volumes. Max total size per gateway: 1 PiB (1,024 TiB). Access: via iSCSI devices attached to on-premises servers. Stored Volumes = entire dataset kept locally. That means scaling on-prem storage as the dataset grows. This contradicts the requirement: they only need latest subsets frequently, not the full dataset. Requirement: low latency for latest subsets, not the whole dataset. Best match: Volume Gateway in Cached Mode. Why not Stored Mode? Stored Mode keeps the whole dataset local, which is unnecessary and costly here.  ( 6 min )

The most innovative music tools of 2025! Andrew Huang kicks off the 2025 MIDI Innovation Awards by spotlighting the coolest new gear—from polished commercial hardware to wild prototype rigs—alongside slick software demos and the game-changing features of MIDI 2.0. He wraps things up with a tour of artistic and visual installations that push the boundaries of sound and sight, making this roundup a must-see for anyone hungry for the future of music tech. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Thee Marloes hit the KEXP studio on August 1, 2025 with a dynamic live rendition of “Mungkin Saja.” Fronted by Natassya Sianturi (vocals/keys), the band features Sinatrya Dharaka on guitar, Tommy Satrio on drums, Rhesa Filbert on bass/vox, and Sandy Kusuma on percussion/vox. Hosted by Larry Mizell, Jr., engineered by Kevin Suggs and mastered by Matt Ogaz, the session was captured by a multi-cam crew (Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Jonathan Jacobson & Luke Knecht) and edited by Luke Knecht. Stream it on KEXP.org or grab it on their Bandcamp—and join their YouTube channel for perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Thee Marloes – “Not Today” Live on KEXP KEXP welcomed Jakarta’s own Thee Marloes into their studio for a ripping live take on “Not Today,” recorded August 1, 2025. Fronted by Natassya Sianturi (vocals, keys) alongside Sinatrya Dharaka (guitar, vox), Tommy Satrio (drums), Rhesa Filbert (bass, vox) and Sandy Kusuma (percussion, vox), the five-piece delivers a punchy, feel-good groove that’s equal parts tight and spontaneous. Behind the scenes, host Larry Mizell, Jr. steered the vibe while Kevin Suggs captured the session, Matt Ogaz polished the final mix, and a crack team of cameras (Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Jonathan Jacobson & Luke Knecht) plus editor Luke Knecht made sure every riff and beat popped. Dive in for a fresh burst of indie rock energy! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Can We Beat the US Junior Champion Bryan Bros Golf just dropped a hype-filled recap of their epic day on the course going head-to-head with the US Junior Champion and they’re loving every moment of it. Expect high-energy commentary, plenty of “Let’s go!!” vibes, and a massive shill-fest of discounts on gear—think Rhoback threads, Foresight Sports’ QuadMax launch monitor, Bushnell laser rangefinder, LAB Putters, Takomo clubs, Bruce Bolt gloves and more. Want in on the action? They’re pushing you to subscribe to their newsletter, join the Discord crew, catch ’em live on Twitch, and follow all their social channels. Oh, and did we mention the discount codes galore? Perfect time to snag some new golf swag. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Gungrave GORE Blood Heat is the fully rebuilt, souped-up version of the cult classic, rocking a brand-new engine, next-level visuals and a modernized gameplay system that takes the gore-fueled action up several notches. You’ll find sharper character models, richer backgrounds, the return of fan-favorite elements and even new exclusive faces ready to blast through hordes of bad guys. Get hyped for the most intense Gungrave ride yet! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

NINJA GAIDEN 4 Gameplay Overview Trailer Highlights NINJA GAIDEN 4’s TGS 2025 trailer teases a return to punishing, high-speed combat with dynamic enemy placement and aggressive AI that scales with your chosen difficulty. Don’t worry if you’re new to the series—Hero Mode and adjustable assists are onboard to help you learn the ropes without getting shredded on Day One. For the first time ever, there’s a stand-alone training mode so you can hone your combos before jumping into the real carnage. (Intro 0:00 | Hero Mode 1:01 | Master Ninja Level gameplay 2:44) Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Solving a Real-Life Silent Hill f Puzzle Box Konami shipped over a physical puzzle box straight out of Silent Hill f, complete with all the eerie vibes and clever mechanisms fans will recognize. In a fun, casual showdown, Kurt dives headfirst into the challenge—twisting, sliding, and testing his wits to crack the box’s secrets. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

eFootball x Yu-Gi-Oh! Collab Trailer Highlights Konami just dropped a crossover trailer marrying eFootball’s free-to-play soccer action with the iconic Yu-Gi-Oh! universe. For a limited time (now through October 23), you can summon Duel Monsters on the pitch with special Yu-Gi-Oh!-themed cards, earn exclusive login rewards, tackle new Events, and crush Campaign Objectives. Whether you’re on PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series X|S, iOS, Android, or PC, jump in now to deck out your team and duel your way to victory! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Supergiant Games just unleashed the launch trailer for Hades 2’s Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, and it looks epic. Jump back into the Underworld as the Princess of the Underworld, snag new weapons and abilities on each run, and come face-to-face with Greek gods from Apollo to Zeus. Hades 2 is live now on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC—time to dance with the shades again. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Mistfall Hunter Update Trailer Highlights Producer Haoliang “HAO” Zhang gives us a peek at what’s coming to Mistfall Hunter, a dark-fantasy action extraction RPG where you and up to three fellow Gyldhunters dive into the eerie Gyldenmist to slay twisted monsters, outwit rival teams, and haul back epic loot. Coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox for PC, Xbox Cloud, and Steam, Mistfall Hunter looks to blend tense co-op battles with high-stakes extraction gameplay—perfect for anyone who loves a dose of danger with their treasure hunts. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Introduction Zero‑downtime deployments are a non‑negotiable expectation for modern services. As a DevOps lead, you’ll want a repeatable, auditable process that lets you push new code without dropping connections, while keeping observability tight. This checklist walks you through a Docker‑centric workflow that leverages Nginx as a reverse‑proxy, blue‑green releases, and CI/CD automation. Follow each item, and you’ll have a robust pipeline that ships features safely and scales gracefully. Base image: Use an official, minimal image (e.g., python:3.12-slim or node:20-alpine). Immutable layers: Pin exact versions of OS packages and runtime dependencies. Health checks: Define HEALTHCHECK in the Dockerfile so the orchestrator knows when a container is ready. FROM node:20-alpine WORKDIR /ap…  ( 8 min )

Introduction Transport Layer Security (TLS) is the backbone of modern web security, but a mis‑configured Nginx server can still expose your site to downgrade attacks, weak ciphers, or information leakage. As an SRE focused on reliability and speed, you need a checklist that balances strong encryption with minimal latency. Below are seven practical tips you can apply today to harden TLS on Nginx while keeping your response times razor‑sharp. TLS 1.3 offers forward secrecy by default and reduces handshake round‑trips. Disable everything older than TLS 1.2. # /etc/nginx/nginx.conf (or a site‑specific file) ssl_protocols TLSv1.3 TLSv1.2; # Only allow modern protocols ssl_prefer_server_ciphers on; # Let the server choose the best cipher Older protocols (SSLv2, SSLv3, TLS 1.0/1.1) are vul…  ( 8 min )

If you're just starting your web development journey or considering which framework to learn next, you've probably heard about Next.js. But what exactly is it, and why are so many developers choosing it over other options? Let's break it down in simple terms. Think of Next.js as a powerful toolkit built on top of React (Facebook's popular JavaScript library). While React is great for building user interfaces, Next.js takes it several steps further by providing everything you need to build complete, production-ready web applications. Imagine React as a high-quality set of building blocks, and Next.js as the instruction manual, foundation, and additional tools that help you build a complete house instead of just walls. Lightning-Fast Performance Out of the Box One of the biggest headaches …  ( 9 min )

Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) is one of the most popular and powerful cloud storage solutions. It’s secure, scalable, and integrates seamlessly with almost every AWS service. But here’s the catch—if you don’t manage your S3 usage properly, costs can pile up quickly. The good news is that AWS provides you with numerous ways to optimize your S3 bill. By choosing the right storage class, applying lifecycle policies, and leveraging cost monitoring tools, you can significantly reduce expenses without compromising performance. Let’s break it down. Amazon S3 offers different storage classes designed for specific use cases. Picking the right one is the first step to saving money. Use case: Frequently accessed data (websites, mobile apps, analytics). Use case: Data with unpredictable or chang…  ( 9 min )

JavaScript is full of hidden gems. Many times, we end up writing long functions for tasks that can actually be solved in just a single line of code. Here are 10 clever JavaScript one-liners that can simplify your code and speed up your workflow. Split the string into an array, reverse it, and join it back together. Compares the string with its reversed version. Generates a random integer between min and max. Uses the array sort() method with a random comparator. Set automatically removes duplicates. The flat() method with Infinity flattens arrays of any depth. Quick way to make titles and labels look nice. Turns query parameters into a clean object. Simple modulus check — quick and clean. Handy for generating random colors for backgrounds or UI elements. These one-liners show how powerful and concise JavaScript can be. Instead of writing 5–10 lines, you can often solve problems in just one line. 👉 Which one was your favorite? Do you know other cool one-liners? If you found this useful, follow me for more JavaScript, React, and Next.js tips 🚀  ( 6 min )

AI demos are intoxicating. They make you feel like the future has arrived. A few clicks, a few prompts, and suddenly you are looking at something that feels like science fiction. But here’s the problem. The same demo that dazzles on stage almost always collapses when you try to turn it into a product. Why? Because a demo is theater, and production is reality. A demo is built to impress, not to last. It only shows the happy path. The presenter knows what to type. They avoid the weird edge cases. The inputs are clean, the timing is perfect, and the audience only sees the system at its best. Production is the opposite. Real users are unpredictable. They type half-formed thoughts, use slang, and ask things the system was never designed to handle. If the demo is a polished photo, production is …  ( 7 min )

The Problem I Wanted to Solve As a developer, I tell people that my happy place is "hands on keyboard." But let's be real, I spend too much time doom scrolling. I'm a father, and it's hard to see all the toxicity in the digital world that my kids are exposed to. But, with a hat tip to Gandhi, "build the change you want to see in the world." So I built The Daily Gratitude Drop. It's just a simple site that serves 5 curated gratitude stories each day. No ads, no comments, no infinite feeds. Not even any accounts or signups. Just anonymous people sharing moments of thankfulness. But, because of that? No drama or toxicity, either. Built with Next.js and TypeScript, deployed on Vercel with Cloudflare workers. The whole thing runs on free tiers, which limits some of what I want to do, but I'm …  ( 9 min )

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As a software engineer working in healthcare, I’ve seen first-hand how patients want instant answers but compliance makes everything tricky. We can’t just throw PHI (Protected Health Information) into ChatGPT and call it a day. So I decided to build a HIPAA-friendly chatbot using AWS Lambda (serverless backend) and Amazon Bedrock (LLM service) — with data masking to keep sensitive info safe. Why chatbots in healthcare are challenging 🚑 How to design a compliant architecture 🔐 Code snippets for AWS Lambda + Bedrock ⚙️ Tips for keeping PHI secure 🛡️ 🚨 The Challenge: AI + Healthcare = Risk Chatbots are great for FAQs, triage, and scheduling. But if you send raw PHI (like names, MRNs, diagnoses) to an LLM… that’s a compliance nightmare. HIPAA requires minimum nec…  ( 7 min )

Hey everyone, Time for another update on Good Boy. If you’ve been following along, you know the idea has always been pretty simple: a desktop pet that doesn’t demand your attention. He’s not an idle game with grindy loops, just a little companion that eats, naps, and hangs out while you work (or binge random YouTube videos). Lately, I’ve been experimenting with new ways to show him off — and that led me to record a short YouTube video. Watch the video here Where Good Boy is headed Adding more unique interactions (the kind you’ll discover accidentally and laugh at). A full customization system, so you can make him look like your own dog. Fun cosmetics to dress him up. Long-term: I want this to grow into something bigger than just a novelty — a cozy, supportive presence on your desktop. But to get there, the project needs your support. Right now, Good Boy is available on Itch for just $2. Every adoption helps me keep working on new features. Itch.io link 🎁 The Giveaway I know not everyone can support right away, so I’ve set up a small giveaway for the community. How to enter: Join our Discord → Discord Invite Head to the #giveaway channel and react to the post. I’ll be picking winners there soon, so make sure you hop in. That’s all for this update. Thanks again to everyone who’s been playing, giving feedback, and just hanging out in the Discord — it really means a lot. I’ll see you in the comments (or the giveaway channel 👀).  ( 6 min )

O controle eficiente de versão é um pilar fundamental no desenvolvimento de software, e o Git se destaca como uma ferramenta indispensável nesse cenário. No coração do Git, encontramos o comando git diff, uma poderosa ferramenta que possibilita analisar, compreender e gerenciar alterações no código-fonte. Seja você um iniciante curioso, um desenvolvedor experiente ou um colaborador envolvido em revisões de código, entender como o git diff funciona é crucial para otimizar o fluxo de trabalho e manter um histórico de alterações preciso. Este breve guia abrange algumas dicas de como utilizar essa ferramenta. Fundamentos É importante destacar algo evidente, mas muitas vezes negligenciado: mantenha uma atenção constante nas alterações que você realiza. Isso se torna particularmente relevante qu…  ( 7 min )

I've spent the past 13 years in software engineering—and, call me a masochist, but my favorite part is still running face-first into unfamiliar tech and coming out the other side. If you’re a jack-of-all-trades like me, you know the drill: you can dance through AWS, sprinkle some YAML, chat about machine learning infra, and even nerd out about k8s clusters, but—rarely do you wake up feeling like “The One” for any particular topic. You know, the person who the buck stops with. To get there, you’d have to live and breathe the material. Sweat the APIs. Debug the dark corners. Ship the damn thing yourself. But here’s the secret: you can't fake expertise. You need a foundation built on honest effort. For me, books and courses have always been the gateway. But here’s the rub: it’s too easy to fo…  ( 8 min )

I recently hit a wall, with cursor struggling to resolve a bug in a particular library. It kept offering basic fixes that just weren't right and we kept looping through the same fixes burning throught tokens Thats when i remember what I did back in the days when we all coded first and googled second The Problem: Modern AI models are powerful, but their training data has a knowledge cutoff. This means they do not have real-time information on the absolute latest bugs, edge cases, or workarounds being discussed and solved right now in the open-source community. The Solution: tell your AI to search GitHub issues. Instead of asking "How do I fix X?", you prompt it to leverage GitHub issues. This shifts the AI from trying to recall (potentially outdated) information to actively searching a live, community-maintained database of real issues from real developers The Prompt I Used: this bug in [Library/Framework Name, e.g., 'React Query', 'TensorFlow', 'MyProjectName'] can you check recent GitHub issues for related solutions or workarounds? Specifically, look for issues matching [specific error message, function name, or keyword]. Augmenting the intelligence of the AI tool with the intelligence of the community taps you into the collective intelligence of thousands of developers who have likely encountered (and solved) similar issues. Have you tried anything similar? Share your AI prompting hacks in the comments!  ( 6 min )

As autumn settles in across the Northern Hemisphere, the tech world shows no signs of cooling down. On September 25, 2025, headlines were dominated by seismic shifts in AI infrastructure, potential blockbuster partnerships between legacy chip giants, and escalating regulatory battles that could redefine global innovation. From Qualcomm's next-gen chip unveilings to Apple's pointed critique of EU antitrust rules, today's developments underscore the industry's relentless pace and its growing pains. With AI investments surpassing $100 billion in announced deals alone, and cybersecurity threats looming larger than ever, this snapshot captures a sector at a crossroads: poised for breakthroughs yet tangled in geopolitics and ethics. In this roundup, we'll dive into the day's top stories, analyzi…  ( 10 min )

TL;DR Andrew Huang’s latest video, backed by The MIDI Association, spotlights the coolest music tools of 2025—from sleek commercial gear to wild experimental prototypes and fresh software innovations. He breaks the roundup into five punchy chapters: commercial hardware products, hardware prototypes, software prototypes, MIDI 2.0 developments and artistic/visual installations, giving a quick-fire glimpse of what’s next for music makers. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Thee Marloes rocked the KEXP studio on August 1, 2025 with a punchy, five-song set—“Logika,” “Over,” “Not Today,” “Mungkin Saja” and “I’d Be Lost.” Fronted by Natassya Sianturi’s vocals and keys, the band brings infectious energy with Sinatrya Dharaka on guitar, Tommy Satrio on drums, Rhesa Filbert on bass and Sandy Kusuma on percussion. Hosted by Larry Mizell Jr. and engineered by Kevin Suggs (with mastering by Matt Ogaz), the session is captured by a top-notch camera/edit crew. Catch the full performance on KEXP’s YouTube or stream more at theemarloes.bandcamp.com—and be sure to join the channel for exclusive perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

As developers, we often build tools to solve everyday problems. A unit converter seems like a straightforward project, right? But as the infamous story of NASA's Mars Climate Orbiter shows, a simple miscalculation in unit conversion can have catastrophic consequences ($125 million worth, to be exact). www.unitly.info). It's a free, comprehensive online converter that supports over 20 unit categories, ensuring accuracy and saving you development time. const acres = 10; ${acres} acres is equal to ${acresToHectares(acres).toFixed(4)} hectares.);  ( 6 min )

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Hands-On Preview Here’s the scoop on the latest Zelda Musou spin-off: Age of Imprisonment is officially joining the Zelda timeline, so everything you do now carries real story weight. That canon status isn’t just lip service—it opens the door to fresh gameplay mechanics, deeper story tie-ins and all the epic hack-and-slash you could hope for. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Monster Hunter Wilds x Final Fantasy XIV Collab Get ready to team up with the Omega Planetes in this wild crossover! In our gameplay preview, we took down the brand-new monster with a trusty Bow, and it’s dropping into Monster Hunter Wilds on September 29th—don’t miss it! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Forza Horizon 6 roared onto the stage at TGS 2025, revealing a 2026 launch date on Xbox Series X|S and PC. The next chapter of Playground’s acclaimed racing series shifts its spotlight to Japan’s stunning landscapes—from neon-drenched city streets to coastal highways and mountain passes—inviting you to burn rubber and earn your stripes as a Horizon Festival legend. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Get ready to bend time and slice through foes as Ekko in the brand-new 2XKO trailer from Radiant Entertainment and Riot Games! This mid-range sword-wielding brawler packs serious time-manipulation gear to tip the scales in your favor. Mark your calendars: Early Access drops October 7 on PC, with console showdowns coming soon to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S—time to see if you can outsmart your opponents… literally! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

In this article, we'll learn which tag we use to create a video element in HTML, as well as the attributes that define how the video will behave. Now, revealing the secret, to add videos to an HTML document, you need to use the video tag. First, we create the video tag and then add the controls attribute to display a playback control. Next, we add the tag with the path to the video file. An interesting detail: we can also add more than one file with a different extension as a security measure, HTML will consider the first supported file. In this case, we'll add a file with the .mp4 extension. If the file isn't supported or has a problem, HTML will consider the next supported file. Finally, if none of the files are supported in t…  ( 7 min )

Read this article on Signadot. API contract testing was meant to be the safety net for microservices—ensuring that when one team updates a service, they won’t break others. But as organizations scale their services and teams, traditional contract testing approaches are starting to buckle under the pressure. Many teams that “tried Pact… didn’t stick” due to too much maintenance and tests that “get out of date fast.” In theory, consumer-driven contract tests should catch breaking API changes early. In practice, they often introduce their own bottlenecks in large, evolving systems. The reason is simple: maintaining explicit API contracts by hand doesn’t scale. A single API change can trigger dozens of contract updates across client services, creating a significant maintenance tax for develope…  ( 10 min )

Infrastructure Monitoring in 12 Days: A Hands-On Journey with Uptime Kuma A practical guide to setting up monitoring on Linux and Windows systems. Objective This guide offers a practical, step-by-step approach to mastering infrastructure monitoring using Uptime Kuma. Over the course of twelve days, I learnt to set up, configure, and utilize Uptime Kuma to monitor servers, websites, and critical systems effectively. Each day builds on the previous, covering essential concepts, hands-on exercises, and real-world applications to ensure I gain confidence and proficiency in infrastructure monitoring. Uptime Kuma is a self-hosted monitoring tool designed to track the uptime and performance of websites, servers, and other critical systems. It offers a user-friendly interface, real-time alerts, …  ( 7 min )

If you’ve ever wondered how to build powerful, scalable web applications without reinventing the wheel, Django is your best friend. Django is a high-level Python web framework that allows you to build web apps quickly, securely, and with less code. In this article, we’ll walk through the basics of Django, its project structure, and get you ready to write your first app. Django is popular because it follows the "batteries-included" philosophy, meaning it comes with everything you need to build web apps: ✅ ORM (Object-Relational Mapper): Work with databases using Python instead of writing SQL. ✅ Admin Panel: Auto-generated backend to manage your data. ✅ Security: Protection against common vulnerabilities (SQL injection, CSRF, XSS). ✅ Scalability: Used by Instagram, Pinterest, and Disqu…  ( 7 min )

Ever wondered how modern applications are built, deployed, and scaled with such incredible efficiency? The secret often lies in containerization, and Docker is at the heart of it all. If you're new to the world of DevOps and eager to master the art of packaging, running, and orchestrating applications, you've landed in the right place. Our comprehensive Docker learning path is meticulously designed for beginners, offering a systematic approach to transform you into a containerization pro. Get ready to dive into practical exercises within an interactive Docker playground, building real-world skills that are highly sought after in today's tech landscape. Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 15 minutes In this challenge, you will learn how to use Docker, a popular containerization platform, to packa…  ( 9 min )

The Journey: Day 0 → Day 50 I wanted to make a post that shows my struggle and progress of this journey. I messed about on AI chat for the first time one day, and thought, oh I bet I could try to make a game using this. Having played many games in my life and getting to the stage where they mostly bored me, my plan was to build something really simple that I might like to play. It was far from simple and dragged me into a rabbit hole that I have not emerged from. Discovered I needed to download unity, heard of it, never used it. Never programmed anything before in my life. Barely passed a GNVQ in ICT in school over 20 years ago. Using my 2 core HP laptop set up with a single 4GB Ram stick , and a 128GB SSD that was already crying out for more memory, I cleared some stuff, enough to at l…  ( 12 min )

Neste artigo damos continuidade à nossa análise histórica sobre os recursos que cada versão do Java trouxe para tornar o código mais limpo e simples para o desenvolvedor. Se você caiu de paraquedas aqui e ainda não leu a primeira parte, clique aqui. Nesta versão ganhamos métodos para criar coleções, métodos privados em interfaces, novos métodos para Streams API (takeWhile, dropWhile e iterate) e Optional (ifPresentOrElse, or, stream) e melhoria no Try-with-resources. Os novos métodos nos permite criar coleções imutáveis com mais facilidade. // Antes List lista = Arrays.asList("A", "B", "C"); // Java 9 List lista = List.of("A", "B", "C"); Set set = Set.of(1, 2, 3); Map mapa = Map.of("um", 1, "dois", 2); Arrays.asList não era imutável. O takeWhile …  ( 8 min )

Your plumbing skills might be top-notch, but if your website doesn’t convince homeowners fast, you’re losing calls to competitors. Here are five common mistakes I see on plumbing websites — and how to fix them. Hard to Call on Mobile Most customers find plumbers on their phone during emergencies. If your site doesn’t have a click-to-call button, you’re invisible. No Trust Builders Homeowners want proof. Testimonials, before-and-after photos, and licenses build trust. Without them, people bounce. Slow Loading Speed Every extra second costs conversions. A slow site makes homeowners think your service might be slow too. Confusing Layout If visitors can’t find “Services” or “Contact” in 3 seconds, they leave. No Local Focus Generic copy doesn’t convert. People search “plumber in [city]” — your website must say exactly that. What to Do Next These mistakes are simple to fix — and fixing them means more phone calls and jobs booked. At Themesrush, we’ve built a ready-made plumbing website template designed to solve all these issues: mobile-friendly, trust-boosting, fast, and SEO-ready. 👉 See the demo here: https://plumberin.themesrush.com/ Social Post Version (short, engaging) Hook: Body: The good news? Fixing these instantly brings in more calls. I’ve built a site template made just for plumbers that solves all this. 👉 Check it out here: https://plumberin.themesrush.com/  ( 6 min )

By Sojin Antony When I started building react-spread-sheet-excel, my goal was simple: create a spreadsheet component for React that could handle massive datasets without choking the browser. Most existing solutions either lacked performance, flexibility, or essential features like formula support and export/import. So I built my own. Here’s the story behind it — the challenges, the architecture, and how it can help you build powerful spreadsheet-like interfaces in React. React is amazing, but rendering thousands of DOM elements can quickly become a bottleneck. I wanted a component that could: Render 100,000+ input cells without lag Support Excel-style formulas Allow rich formatting (bold, italic, font size, etc.) Enable CSV/XLSX export and import Provide keyboard navigation , undo/redo,…  ( 7 min )

Power BI is Microsoft's business analytics platform that helps you turn data into actionable insights. Whether you're a business user, report creator, or developer, Power BI offers integrated tools and services to connect, visualize, and share data across your organization. What Power BI is and how it fits with Microsoft Fabric Follow these steps to get started with Power BI: Get started: Sign up and set up your workspace. Download Power BI Desktop or use the Power BI service in your browser. Connect and prepare data: Connect to sources like Excel, SQL, or cloud services. Clean and shape your data. Model and combine data: Create relationships, add calculations, and combine sources for a complete view. Build reports and dashboards: Use drag-and-drop tools to create interactive visuals. Explore and analyze: Filter, sort, and drill down to find insights. Use built-in analytics. Share and collaborate: Publish to the Power BI service, share with your team, and collaborate in real time. Administer and secure: Manage access, set up security roles, and monitor usage.  ( 6 min )

I moved my Laravel app logs into AWS CloudWatch and Sentry. It completely changed how I debug errors — faster insights, better monitoring, and less guesswork. Here’s what I learned. https://meetmytech.com/blogs/how-structured-logging-with-aws-cloudwatch-sentry-changed-the-way-i-debug-laravel-apps)  ( 6 min )

During my internship, I had the opportunity to work on a Website Hacking Project. The main goal was to understand how attackers exploit vulnerabilities in web applications, but more importantly, how defenders can implement strategies to reduce the risk of these attacks. This project gave me a hands-on experience that connected both sides of cybersecurity: offense and defense. Vulnerabilities Explored 🔹 SQL Injection 🔹 Command Injection 🔹 Login Bypassing Mitigation Methods Learned Studying vulnerabilities is only half of the lesson — knowing how to prevent them is equally important. 🛡️ SQL Query Parameters 🛡️ Restricting Shell Privileges 🛡️ Secure Configurations Key Takeaways Offensive skills help you think like an attacker and anticipate their moves. Defensive practices ensure you can build resilience against real-world attacks. Combining both perspectives provides a balanced mindset that is critical in red teaming. Conclusion This project was a strong reminder that cybersecurity is not just about finding vulnerabilities, but also about securing systems once the cracks are revealed. It pushed me to see security as a cycle of continuous learning: I’m excited to carry these lessons forward and continue building skills in both offensive and defensive security.  ( 7 min )

The 'Model-in-the-Loop' Pitfall: A Common yet Devastating Oversight When integrating machine learning (ML) models into production, it's remarkably easy to overlook the importance of data validation in model training and inference. This oversight can have far-reaching consequences, leading to unexpected failures or degraded performance when encountering unseen data. The 'Model-in-the-Loop' pitfall is a common yet devastating mistake that can compromise the reliability and efficacy of even the most sophisticated ML systems. The Pitfall: Data Validation Neglect During model training, data validation is crucial to ensure that the model is learning from high-quality, relevant data. However, when deploying models in production, data validation often falls by the wayside. This neglect can lead to model failures when encountering: Missing or corrupted data: Models may not be able to handle missing values or data corruption, causing them to produce inaccurate or nonsensica... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

SEO is crucial for web applications, but implementing it correctly can be challenging. In this article, we'll explore how to create a comprehensive SEO solution using Nuxt 3, including meta tags, Open Graph images, JSON-LD structured data, and dynamic OG image generation. We'll create a complete SEO implementation featuring: Meta tags for search engines Open Graph and Twitter Card tags for social sharing JSON-LD structured data for rich snippets Dynamic OG image generation using Satori Canonical URLs for duplicate content prevention First, let's set up our Nuxt 3 project with the necessary dependencies: { "dependencies": { "@prisma/client": "^6.16.2", "@resvg/resvg-js": "^2.6.2", "nuxt": "^4.1.2", "satori": "^0.18.3", "satori-html": "^0.3.2", "vue": "^3.5.21" },…  ( 9 min )

In our previous post, we explored why Kubernetes observability requires both OpenTelemetry (OTel) and Prometheus. Together, they form a powerful foundation for monitoring modern workloads, but only when those workloads expose telemetry. What happens when they don't? That's exactly the case with many Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. These servers run critical workloads but rarely expose metrics or integrate with observability frameworks. For operations teams, they behave like black boxes; you see requests going in and responses coming out, but nothing about what's happening inside. ToolHive was built to reduce this gap. Running natively inside Kubernetes, ToolHive acts as an intelligent proxy that collects usage statistics from MCP servers without requiring any modifications to the ser…  ( 10 min )

If you’ve ever stumbled across n8n and thought: But here’s the thing 👉 the name isn’t random at all. Back in the early days, founder Jan Oberhauser was building a new kind of workflow tool. So, naturally, he came up with the name: Cool, right? Except… there was a problem. Imagine typing nodemation into your terminal over and over again. Jan realized the name was way too long for real-world use. So, he turned “nodemation” into something much leaner: n8n. Here’s the genius part: It represents the eight letters between the two “n”s in “nodemation.” n [eight letters] n → n8n Once you see it, you can’t unsee it. And just like that, the quirky, hacker-culture name was born. The name wasn’t just shorter. Node-based (drag-and-drop workflow builder) Automation-first (the core purpose) No-code friendly (accessible for beginners, powerful for pros) Even better? It stuck. Great product names aren’t always obvious. 👉 Next time you see a brand with a “weird” name, ask yourself: what’s the story behind it? Because more often than not, there’s a piece of creativity hiding in plain sight. ✅ Your turn: What’s the most unusual (or clever) product name you’ve come across in tech? Drop it in the comments. I’d love to see your list! Reddit discussion on n8n n8n Press Kit n8n GitHub Repo  ( 6 min )

We've all been there. You're deep into a technical blog post, finally getting to the good stuff, and then... bam. A clunky, out-of-place sales pitch for a product you've never heard of. It's jarring, it breaks your flow, and it instantly kills the author's credibility. As developers, we have a finely tuned B.S. detector. We're here to solve problems, not to be sold to. This is the central challenge for any B2B company trying to reach a technical audience through content. So how do you showcase your product's value without sounding like a cheap commercial? The answer is product-led storytelling. It's not about hiding a sales pitch; it's about making your product an organic, essential part of the solution you're presenting. Let's break down five practical ways to weave your product into your…  ( 9 min )

Networking concepts like IP addresses, subnetting, and CIDR often feel abstract—just strings of numbers and slashes. At first glance, 192.168.1.10/24 or 2001:0db8::1 looks like a secret code. But what if we imagine the internet as a city, with streets, neighborhoods, and houses? Suddenly, IPs make sense, and data becomes letters traveling along streets. Let’s take a journey through this digital city. IPv4: The Vintage City IPv4 is like an old, charming city with about 4 billion houses. In the early days, 4 billion seemed more than enough. Every device had its own home. As more devices joined—phones, laptops, smart gadgets—the city became crowded. Some houses had to be shared. NAT (Network Address Translation) is like multiple families crammed into one apartment. Mail (data) still arrives…  ( 8 min )

"Get Ready for the Synthetic Data Revolution: A 5-Fold Increase by 2027 The future of artificial data is brighter than ever, with a predicted 5-fold increase in synthetic data adoption by 2027. This growth is fueled by the rapid advancements in Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), which have transformed the way we generate, manipulate, and analyze data. As GANs converge with explainability techniques, particularly SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations) values, we're witnessing a seismic shift in the way organizations approach high-stakes applications. GANs have long been the unsung heroes of synthetic data generation, capable of producing photorealistic images, videos, and even audio files. However, their opaque nature has limited their widespread adoption. That's where SHAP values come in – a game-changing explainability technique that sheds light on the decision-making process of GANs. By providing transparent and interpretable insights, SHAP values empower organizations to tru... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

Why Your React App Feels Sluggish (And How Suspense and Concurrent Mode Fix It) Imagine your user just clicked a button and the entire screen freezes for a moment. Sound familiar? In complex React apps, these micro-stutters and janky transitions grow over time — especially as components grow, fetch more data, or perform computations. But what if React could respond instantly to your users, even if data is still loading in the background? Welcome to React’s Concurrent Mode and Suspense — your secret toolkit for building blazing-fast, responsive UIs without drowning in spaghetti async code. In this post, I’m going to uncover WHY your React app becomes sluggish and show you how to trick time using Suspense and Concurrent Mode. That sounds weird, but it’s true! React tries to render EVERYTHI…  ( 10 min )

Hospitality websites win on clarity. Prospective guests arrive with time, place, and price in mind—your interface should make those three things instantly legible. That means one decisive hero (location, season, or signature room), one primary action (check availability), and a resilient booking path that survives mid-range phones and shaky Wi-Fi. In my deployments, teams that commit to a minimal, testable stack ship faster and convert better than those who chase ornamental widgets. This guide uses Tejal - Hotel WordPress Theme as the baseline. You’ll get an opinionated checklist, a straight-through tutorial, a compact case snapshot, paste-ready code, a comparison against “feature-first” stacks, a quick FAQ, and a final launch list. I’ll also reference gplpal in plain text only, per your r…  ( 9 min )

When I started working on launching web app, I wanted to try something new: deploy two microservices with a connected strategy. One repo for backend (API + IaC). One repo for frontend (Next.js app). A CodePipeline for backend that provisions Amplify and references the frontend repo. On commit, Amplify picks up changes and hosts the site. This was my first real microservice deployment, connecting two services in one flow. I was excited, but also a bit lost. At first, I thought: “Frontend is just Next.js, why not use next export and push static files? Amplify loves static hosting!” So I configured it that way. The build succeeded, the deployment was lightning fast. But when I opened the site… disaster: Dynamic routes didn’t work API routes were missing Auth and SSR pages broke That was my fi…  ( 7 min )

"RAG systems just reached new heights! Researchers have successfully integrated multimodal capabilities, enabling RAGs (Reinforcement Augmented Generators) to understand and respond to complex scenarios involving images, audio, and text in real-time. This innovation paves the way for the widespread adoption of RAGs in various industries, including healthcare, finance, and education. Imagine a medical diagnostic system that can analyze X-rays, medical histories, and patient symptoms to provide accurate diagnoses and treatment recommendations in seconds. Or, picture a customer support chatbot that can understand and respond to audio queries, as well as display relevant product images to help resolve customer issues. The integration of multimodal capabilities in RAGs is made possible by advancements in computer vision, natural language processing, and deep learning algorithms. By combining these technologies, RAGs can now process and analyze multiple data sources simultaneously, allo... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

Thee Marloes lit up the KEXP studio on August 1, 2025, with a tight five-song set that ran the gamut from dreamy grooves to infectious hooks. They kicked off with the hypnotic “Logika,” surged into “Over,” pumped up “Not Today,” drifted through “Mungkin Saja” and closed strong on “I’d Be Lost,” anchored by Natassya Sianturi’s soaring vocals/keys, Sinatrya Dharaka’s guitar riffs, Tommy Satrio’s drums, Rhesa Filbert’s bass and Sandy Kusuma’s percussion. Hosted by Larry Mizell Jr. and captured by a crack crew led by audio engineer Kevin Suggs, mastering guru Matt Ogaz, a squad of camera pros and editor Luke Knecht, this live session is streaming now on KEXP and the band’s Bandcamp. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Introduction AI coding agents are transforming how developers approach programming tasks. Instead of starting with a blank file and a long list of requirements, you can collaborate with an intelligent assistant that can generate, review, and refine code in real time. But here’s the problem: many developers still walk away with results that don’t quite match their intent. The AI may produce logically correct, perfectly formatted code, yet not what you actually need. The solution isn’t writing longer prompts. It’s adopting structured workflows that ensure the AI truly grasps what you want before it writes a single line of code. Two complementary workflows: Elicitation Mode and Interrogation Mode; close this gap. When combined, they form a fast, safe, and reliable way to work with coding ag…  ( 10 min )

🚗💻 A key finding from recent synthetic data research is that well-crafted, domain-specific synthetic data can be used to accelerate the development of more robust and resilient AI models. This impact is evident in the automotive sector where synthetic data has revolutionized the development of autonomous vehicles. By generating synthetic data that closely mimics real-world scenarios, developers can create AI models that are better equipped to handle complex situations on the road, such as varying weather conditions, different road types, and diverse driving styles. For instance, synthetic data can be used to simulate a wide range of driving scenarios, including nighttime driving with rain, heavy traffic, and construction zones. This not only enables the development of more accurate and reliable AI models but also reduces the need for costly and time-consuming real-world testing. Moreover, synthetic data can be generated at scale and with a level of customization that is not possib... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

🎓 "Avatarization": Revolutionizing Digital Identities in Virtual Reality Imagine stepping into a virtual world where you can be anyone, anywhere, and anytime. Welcome to the era of "avatarization" – a groundbreaking concept that combines Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Virtual Reality (VR) to create realistic, interactive digital personas. These AI-generated avatars are designed to blur the line between our physical and digital identities, transforming the way we interact with technology and each other. What is Avatarization? Avatarization is a process that uses machine learning algorithms to generate highly personalized digital avatars based on individual characteristics such as voice, appearance, behavior, and preferences. These avatars can be tailored to fit various scenarios, from virtual meetings and social interactions to entertainment and education. With avatarization, users can create avatars that reflect their personalities, interests, and values, allowing for a mo... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

OpenAI recently added first-class support for MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers in ChatGPT’s Developer Mode, and that’s a pretty big deal for developers, even if you use ChatGPT for your day-to-day tasks. Instead of treating ChatGPT as a read-only assistant that only suggests what to click, Developer Mode lets the model interact with external tools and services through standardised MCP servers. In practice, that means ChatGPT can fetch live data, call APIs, and crucially, propose actions that you can confirm before they run. See the community launch thread for MCP tools in Developer Mode; and official docs here. MCP servers expose discrete capabilities (like reading data, running an action, or let’s say return some structured results) in a predictable format the model can use. You can p…  ( 17 min )

Why Docker? Docker is a system of lightweight virtual environments (containers / VMs) that work together with the operating Enables resource isolation, which improves security. Makes it easy to deploy an application without worrying much about the host OS characteristics (as long as it's a Linux host). These virtual environments are highly portable because they have low coupling to the host system, which reduces server resource fragmentation. These attractive aspects are why many companies choose to use Docker exclusively to deploy their applications in production, Jopi Rewrite is a server framework for Node.js and Bun.js that includes many useful, pre-configured features while focusing on Some features of Jopi Rewrite: Advanced server-side React.js support with automatic hydration in th…  ( 8 min )

Artificial Intelligence feels like the magic ingredient everyone wants in their products. From chatbots to recommendation systems, founders often imagine going from an idea to an AI-powered product overnight. That’s why the concept of an AI MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is so attractive: start small, test fast and get something into the hands of users. But the truth is harder than the pitch decks. Most AI MVPs don’t succeed… Not because people lack ambition, but because building something valuable with AI requires more than enthusiasm and a model. It requires clarity, realistic expectations and above all the willingness to learn from what doesn’t go as planned. There are a few recurring reasons why early AI products fail to take off: Lack of clarity: Teams often jump into building without a…  ( 8 min )

Breaking the 'Greedy' Trap: Why a 'Burn-in' Phase Matters in Reinforcement Learning Reinforcement learning (RL) is a powerful paradigm for training agents to make decisions in complex environments. However, one common pitfall that can hinder optimal performance is the 'greedy' exploration problem. When an agent is too focused on exploiting the current best action, it may overlook valuable information in the environment, leading to suboptimal results. The Problem with Greedy Exploration Greedy exploration occurs when an agent prioritizes immediate rewards over long-term benefits, resulting in a myopic decision-making process. This can lead to: Overestimation of the current policy's value Ignoring potential risks or challenges Failing to learn from suboptimal experiences Introducing a 'Burn-in' Phase To mitigate the greedy exploration problem, a 'burn-in' phase can be implemented, where the agent learns a robust initial policy before switching to exploration-ex... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

Unlocking the Power of Prompt Engineering with Hugging Face Transformers Prompt engineering is a key aspect of natural language processing (NLP) that involves crafting specific input prompts to elicit desired responses from language models. With the Hugging Face Transformers library, we can easily leverage this technique to generate creative and informative outputs. Example: Generating a Short Story with T5-Base Model Let's take a look at a simple example of prompt engineering using Python and the Hugging Face Transformers library: from transformers import pipeline # Initialize the T5-Base model for text-to-text generation prompt_engineer = pipeline("text2text-generation", model="t5-base") # Define the prompt for generating a short story prompt = "Write a short story about a chaotic adventure in a mystical forest." # Use the model to generate a response to the prompt response = prompt_engineer(prompt) # Print the generated response print(response) In thi... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

Chefs, Sous-chefs, and Lazy Pipelines By now you’ve met: The buffet (iterable: the source of food 🍱) The waiter (iterator: walks forward 🚶‍♂️) The autopilot waiter (generator: powered by yield 🤖) But real restaurants need teams sous-chefs, assistants, conveyor belts, and clever tricks to keep food moving. Today we explore advanced iteration: itertools, yield from, generator delegation, cloning with tee, and lazy pipelines. real-world mini-projects so you see the practical magic. Think of itertools as Python’s drawer of restaurant gadgets simple tools that make iteration effortless. import itertools for bread in itertools.count(1): # waiter counts forever if bread > 5: break print(bread) 🍞 Output: 1 2 3 4 5 Behind the curtain: count is just a tiny iterator with a cou…  ( 9 min )

Now that your voice is warmed up, let’s explore strategies used by top speakers, especially in TED Talks: Stories build connection. Begin your talk with a personal anecdote or metaphor that relates to your topic. Example: “When I broke my first production code, I learned more about communication than JavaScript…” Pauses create impact. They help your audience absorb key points and make your speech feel more confident. Tip: After a powerful statement, pause. Let silence do the work. Avoid jargon when explaining to beginners or non-tech audiences. Use analogies and simple examples. Example: “Think of your code like a cake recipe. If one ingredient is missing, the result won’t be what you expected.” Great talks revolve around one core message. Everything you say should reinforce that idea. Ask yourself: “If the audience remembers one thing, what should it be?” Gestures, posture, and facial expressions matter. Practice in front of a mirror or record yourself to observe your non-verbal cues. TED speakers use the stage as part of their message. You can use your space too! These exercises and techniques are simple but powerful. If you're starting out in tech, remember: communicating well is just as important as coding well. Train your voice like you train your code. And if you want to go further, start recording short videos explaining tech concepts — it’s a fast track to becoming a confident communicator. Did you know any of these techniques already? Got a favorite one? Share in the comments below! 👇  ( 7 min )

"Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Shift from Predictive Analytics to Proactive Personalized Medicine The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare is poised to revolutionize the way we approach disease prevention and treatment. Gone are the days of relying solely on predictive analytics to identify potential health risks after symptoms appear. The future of healthcare lies in proactive personalized medicine, where AI leverages real-time data from genomics, environment, and social factors to prevent disease onset. Imagine a world where AI-powered systems analyze an individual's unique genetic profile, environmental exposures, and lifestyle habits to anticipate potential health risks. This cutting-edge approach enables healthcare professionals to intervene early, preventing the onset of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. The power of real-time genomics data will allow AI systems to tailor treatment plans to an individual's specific... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) is one of the most popular services in AWS, allowing you to launch and manage virtual machines in the cloud. In this guide, we’ll walk through creating a Demo EC2 instance using the Amazon Linux AMI and a t2.micro free-tier instance type. We’ll also add a simple user data script to run on startup. An AWS account Basic familiarity with AWS Management Console Head over to AWS Console. From the Services menu, search for EC2 and click on it. Click Launch instance. Give your instance a name: Demo EC2. In the Application and OS Images section, choose: Amazon Linux (Free Tier eligible). From the Instance type dropdown, select: t2.micro (Free Tier eligible). Scroll down to Advanced details. In the User data section, paste the following script: #!/bin/bash echo "Hurray!!! We got this working" > /home/ec2-user/startup.txt This script will create a file named startup.txt with the message inside. Either select an existing key pair or create a new one. This will allow you to SSH into your instance later. Choose default VPC and subnet (unless you want custom networking). Allow SSH traffic from your IP. Allow HTTP traffic from the internet. Review all settings. Click Launch instance. Your Demo EC2 instance will now spin up in the cloud! Once the instance is running, select connect for EC2 Instance Connect. Ensure the Connection type is set to Connect using a Public IP, Puplic IPv4 address is selected and the Username is ec2-user; then select Connect. We have now successfully connected to the Amazon Linux 2023 machine: Run: cat /home/ec2-user/startup.txt You should see: Hurray!!! We got this working In just a few steps, you’ve launched your first Amazon EC2 instance using Amazon Linux on a t2.micro free-tier machine. With the user data script, we confirmed automation works right at startup. Next steps: Try customizing the user data script to install software packages, run web servers, or deploy applications automatically.  ( 7 min )

In software development, one of the biggest challenges is keeping codebases clean, maintainable, and scalable as projects grow. Developers often start small, but as features pile up, complexity increases, and without a clear structure, the project becomes difficult to manage. This is where the SOLID principles come in, offering a proven framework for building high-quality, sustainable code. This article provides a clear explanation of SOLID principles, their importance, and how you can apply them in real-world projects. Instead of diving into overly complex examples, we will focus on understanding the essence of these principles and their practical impact. What Are the SOLID Principles? Here’s what SOLID stands for: S — Single Responsibility Principle (SRP) O — Open/Closed Principle (OCP)…  ( 8 min )

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been working on the Cloud Resume Challenge - a hands-on project that combines cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, APIs, and a bit of frontend work. My goal was to build a fully cloud-native resume site hosted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with all infrastructure managed as code and automated deployments. You can check it out here: www.temitayoapata.online Static Resume Hosting: I hosted my resume’s HTML and CSS in a public Google Cloud Storage (GCS) bucket. Instead of setting up a Google Cloud Load Balancer (which would have added complexity and ongoing costs). I connected the bucket to Cloudflare. Cloudflare handled DNS, CDN, and SSL for free. This approach gave me global caching, fast delivery, and HTTPS security without extra infrastructure. By relying on Cloudf…  ( 8 min )

Modern web apps are expected to be lightning fast and highly interactive. Traditionally, that meant reaching for front-end frameworks like React or Vue. But if you’re a RoR developer, there’s a cleaner option, Turbo in Rails. Part of the Hotwire stack, turbo brings you single-page-app-like speed while staying true to Rails’ server-rendered roots. With just a few tweaks, you can transform your app’s user experience. (no mountain of JavaScript required) In this article, we’ll walk through the essentials: Turbo Drive, Turbo Frames, and Turbo Streams, and when to use each. Turbo Drive replaces the usual full-page reloads with partial updates. Instead of the browser tearing down and rebuilding the page, Turbo Drive intercepts links and form submissions, fetches the response via fetch, and u…  ( 8 min )

Global manufacturers lose 50% more because of production inefficiencies, delays, and unnecessary downtime. In an age where speed is as crucial as performance, disintegrated workflows and legacy systems are no longer viable. Operations leaders today require real-time output, traceability, and control of every phase of the production process. The window for error is smaller, and the demand for quickness, compliance, and lean execution has never been greater. This is where the Odoo Manufacturing Module comes into play. Way more than a standard MRP or ERP, it consolidates fundamental manufacturing processes such as production planning, quality control, maintenance, and product lifecycle management, into one unified system that’s designed for today’s high-performance teams. In this blog, we’ll …  ( 10 min )

Introduction In the part 1 of our series, we learned the concepts behind the Amazon AuroraDSQL and explored how to create a single-region PostgreSQL-compatible DSQL cluster and connect to it using the sample application for creating and retrieving order and order items which uses API Gateway and Lambda with the managed Java 21 runtime. The only one compile-time dependency to DSQL on our sample application was the dependency to the software.amazon.awssdk.services.dsql.DsqlUtilities class in the DsqlDataSourceConfig.java. The reason we required this dependency was to build the instance of DsqlUtilities to then generate database connect admin authentication token (DsqlUtilities.generateDbConnectAdminAuthToken()), see the implementation of the getAuthTokenForAdminUser() in the DsqlDataSource…  ( 8 min )

Introduction What is SOLID The acronym SOLID represents five key principles of OOP design: S — Single Responsibility Principle (SRP) O — Open/Closed Principle (OCP) L — Liskov Substitution Principle (LSP) I — Interface Segregation Principle (ISP) D — Dependency Inversion Principle (DIP) 1. Single Responsibility Principle (SRP) 2. Open/Closed Principle (OCP) 3. Liskov Substitution Principle (LSP) 4. Interface Segregation Principle (ISP) 5. Dependency Inversion Principle (DIP) Maintainability: Code becomes easier to update when new requirements appear. Flexibility: Developers can extend the system without breaking existing functionality. Reusability: Components are more modular and reusable across projects. Testability: Smaller, single-purpose classes and abstractions are simpler to unit test. Collaboration: Teams working on different modules face fewer integration issues. While SOLID principles offer many advantages, they are not always necessary. When to apply: In medium to large projects, especially those that need long-term maintenance and scalability. For enterprise systems or collaborative projects with multiple developers, SOLID can prevent future headaches. SOLID does not exist in isolation. It often works hand in hand with other software design principles such as: KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid): Encourages simplicity in design. DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself): Avoids code duplication by centralizing logic. YAGNI (You Aren’t Gonna Need It): Prevents adding unnecessary features. GRASP (General Responsibility Assignment Software Patterns): Provides guidelines for responsibility distribution in object-oriented design. Together, these principles help build a software ecosystem that is robust, scalable, and easy to adapt to future changes. Conclusion Reference for Further Reading What is SOLID? Principles, how it works, and practical applications If you’d love to explore more programming insights and resources, feel free to visit my knowledge hub at https://kienthucmo.com/.  ( 9 min )

An empirical analysis of wallet activity patterns across the XRP Ledger ecosystem* XRP Supply Structure (September 2025): Total Supply: 100,000,000,000 XRP (fixed) Circulating Supply: 64,685,868,147 XRP (analysed in this study) Escrow/Reserves: ~35,314,131,853 XRP (not in circulation) This analysis focuses exclusively on the circulating supply held in user wallets. This analysis examines 7,016,668 XRPL wallets containing 64,685,868,147 XRP (circulating supply) as of September 2025. The data indicates that wallets holding 84.2% of circulating XRP have been active within the past year, providing empirical context for understanding cryptocurrency circulation patterns. Analysis shows 3.8% of circulating supply (2.4 billion tokens) remains in wallets that have never sent a transaction. We anal…  ( 10 min )

I recently built a full frontend UI for a rent/property management app using just HTML, CSS, and vanilla JS. It’s not a full app — more like a dev-ready starting point. The dashboard is interactive, the rest is clean, responsive, and easy to expand. Thought it might be useful for devs who don’t want to start the frontend from scratch or just need a fast mockup for a client project. No libraries, just straight code you can tweak. Sharing in case it saves someone time: Heres the link Incase you want to make use of it. https://appcreator08.gumroad.com/l/rentcheckpropertyUIkit](https://appcreator08.gumroad.com/l/rentcheckpropertyUIkit) Open to feedback too if anything could be improved.  ( 6 min )

Thee Marloes crashed KEXP’s studio on August 1, 2025 to tear into their moody single “I’d Be Lost,” fronted by powerhouse vocalist/keys Natassya Sianturi. Sinatrya Dharaka shreds on guitar, Tommy Satrio locks down the drums, and Rhesa Filbert and Sandy Kusuma round out the groove with bass, percussion and killer backing vox. With Larry Mizell, Jr. at the helm, Kevin Suggs on audio and Matt Ogaz on mastering, every note pops. Five cameras—manned by Jim, Carlos, Scott, Jonathan and editor Luke—capture the magic. Dive in on their Bandcamp or head over to KEXP.org for the full live session. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Ghost of Yōtei drops you into the sandals of Atsu, a fresh-faced protagonist on a pulse-pounding revenge mission through a Feudal Japan that’s as gorgeous as it is brutal. From misty mountain shrines to blood-soaked battlefields, every step is steeped in tension and dark secrets waiting to be unveiled. Blending stealth, samurai swordplay, and cinematic drama, the game offers a sleek spin on classic revenge epics. As Atsu duels ruthless foes and navigates honor-bound codes, you’re reminded that in this world, the line between beauty and violence is razor-thin. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

World War Z: Heavy Ordnance Update Saber Interactive’s latest drop arms you to the teeth with 24 new heavy weapon perks, 12 standard weapon perks, three custom frames, six wild mutators and a slew of fresh premium cosmetics—everything you need to carve through hordes of the undead in style. The Heavy Ordnance Update is live now on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam & Epic Games Store). Don’t miss the trailer and gear up for maximum zombie-splattering mayhem! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Age of Mythology: Retold – Heavenly Spear Expansion Get ready to dive headfirst into Japanese legend with the brand-new Heavenly Spear expansion, revealed in the TGS 2025 launch trailer. This campaign brings the rich tapestry of historic folklore to life—you’ll command mighty Shinto gods, razor-sharp samurai heroes, and mischievous yokai as you carve your path through myth and history. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, this all-new chapter adds fresh units, divine powers, and dramatic battles inspired by Japan’s greatest tales. Prepare to rewrite legend on a whole new battlefield! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR In this guide, you will learn how to build a frontend for your Agent Development Kit (ADK) Agents using AG-UI Protocol and CopilotKit. ADK will power the AI agents backend, while CopilotKit powers the frontend, and then AG-UI creates a bridge that enables the frontend to communicate with the backend. This is essentially a quickstart guide to help you get started fast, and to see how the agent user pieces fully fit together. Before we jump in, we want to give a special shoutout to Mark Fogle and Syed Fakher for initially building the ADK/AG-UI integration. With that said, here is what we will cover: What is the Agent Development Kit (ADK)? Setting up an ADK + AG-UI + CopilotKit agent using CLI Integrating your ADK agent with AG-UI protocol in the backend Building a fronte…  ( 15 min )

Migrating a website from Wix is a common challenge — especially if you love the design but want more control, better performance, or a different hosting setup. The short answer: you cannot reliably extract a full, clean, production-ready “Wix code” copy of your site. Here’s why, what you can get, and safe alternatives. Wix is a hosted website builder. Sites are built on Wix’s proprietary platform: templates, visual editor, database-driven content, and platform-specific scripts. When you view the page source in a browser, you see generated HTML, CSS, and JavaScript — but that output is tailored to run within Wix’s environment. Important parts of site logic, back-end services, database structures, and platform APIs remain on Wix servers and aren’t exportable as plain files you can drop into …  ( 7 min )

Introduction Understanding Tokenization in Trade Finance Benefits of tokenization in trade finance: Liquidity Trust The State of Trade Finance Today The trade financing system, which supports the smooth movement of goods and capital across global markets, has remained largely unchanged for decades, and depends on manual workflows and paper -based documentation. Core instruments such as credit letters, which guarantee payouts between buyers and sellers, invoices issued for goods and services, and charges for charging, which act as proof of shipping ownership, require all physical handling and multiple verification layers. Each document typically passes through a network of banks, customs authorities, freight forwarders and other intermediaries, and creates delays that can range from days t…  ( 11 min )

Introduction Have you ever wondered how JavaScript knows what to do after completing a task like waiting for a timer, handling user clicks, or fetching data from a server? That’s where callback functions come in. They are foundational to writing effective, non-blocking, and clean JavaScript code. In this post, we’ll dive into the essentials of callbacks, covering what they are, the different ways to write them, and the crucial distinction between synchronous and asynchronous callbacks. In JavaScript, functions are first-class citizens, meaning they can be passed around like variables. A callback is simply a function passed as an argument to another function, which then gets executed later, either immediately or after a specific event or operation. Here’s a simple example: function greet…  ( 8 min )

After 10+ years in full-stack development, I’ve built SaaS apps, scaled APIs, led teams, and debugged more than I care to admit. But in the beginning? I made a lot of mistakes. Sharing these to help you skip the same potholes. 🚫 1. Trying to Master Everything at Once As a junior dev, I thought being a "full-stack developer" meant I had to be great at every layer — frontend frameworks, backend APIs, DevOps, design, and databases. 🧠 Lesson: Focus on foundational depth, not just breadth. Learn one stack well (e.g., React + Node.js + PostgreSQL), then expand gradually. 🚫 2. Neglecting Fundamentals I could ship features fast, but I didn’t truly understand how HTTP worked, how browsers rendered pages, or how databases optimized queries. 🧠 Lesson: Deep knowledge of fundamentals (networking, H…  ( 7 min )

The field of data science is evolving rapidly, and remote work has become a significant part of this transformation. Remote data scientists enjoy flexibility and access to global opportunities, but career growth in this environment requires strategic planning and continuous skill development. remote data scientist jobs, it’s important to actively seek projects that challenge your abilities. Taking on diverse assignments allows you to build a robust portfolio, gain exposure to different industries, and demonstrate your versatility to potential employers. Focus on Continuous Learning Data science is a fast-paced field. Staying updated with the latest tools, programming languages, and machine learning techniques is essential. Enrolling in online courses, attending webinars, and participating …  ( 6 min )

TL;DR A single C: drive mixes disposable Windows system files with your irreplaceable data, making backups and recovery a nightmare. This post presents a strategy for partitioning your drive based on "recovery cost" - separating the System, Programs, and Data. By using portable apps and relocating user data, you can decouple your valuable environment from the volatile OS. The result: A resilient Windows workstation that is significantly easier to back up, migrate, and restore after a failure. For years, one of the least exciting parts of getting a new computer was the knowledge that my clean Windows installation was temporary. Inevitably, my single C: drive would become a tangled mix of critical OS files, installed programs, and irreplaceable personal data. This monolithic structure not…  ( 13 min )

Most beginners think a string in Java is just "a bunch of characters." But under the hood, strings are far more complex. They interact with memory, immutability, performance, and even security. In this post, we’ll dive deeper into how strings are stored and managed in Java, and why understanding this can make you a better developer. 🌱 Part 1: Strings Are Objects, Not Just Text When you write: String name = "Ben"; It may look simple, but what actually happens is that Java creates a String object in memory. Unlike primitive types (int, char, boolean), strings are reference types. 👉 This means name doesn’t store characters directly — it stores a reference (a “pointer”) to where the actual text is kept in memory. 🔒 Part 2: Why Strings Are Immutable Ever wondered why you can’t change a str…  ( 8 min )

I recently started using Cursor AI, a VS Code-based editor with built-in AI for coding tasks like autocomplete, and refactoring. It can even answer questions about the codebase, which is fantastic, especially if you are working on long term projects where it’s natural that some team members may move out and others have to take over their work. All these have made Cursor AI quickly become a favorite among developers. Like this user on X: Imo the @cursor_ai + claude sonnet ai coding hype is blown out of proportion. As an early adopter and heavy user of cursor (at least 1,000 hours so far), here are 3 major issues I've noticed over the past couple of months: 1. The first generated output(s) often contains subtle… pic.twitter.com/lzyyQkKm5K — Mayo Oshin (@mayowaoshin) September 10, 2024 If…  ( 10 min )

Introduction As Large Language Models (LLMs) become foundational to enterprise AI solutions, ensuring their reliability, safety, and quality in production is critical. LLM observability—the practice of monitoring, tracing, and evaluating model behavior in live environments—empowers engineering and product teams to proactively identify issues, optimize workflows, and deliver consistent, high-quality user experiences. This blog presents a comprehensive overview of the top nine LLM observability tools for production-ready applications, highlighting their core features, strengths, and unique value propositions. Each platform is evaluated based on its support for distributed tracing, agent debugging, evaluation workflows, integration capabilities, and enterprise security requirements. LLM obs…  ( 9 min )

🌱 Context While working on my Spider Solitaire game in React (play it here 🕷️🎮), I had an idea for the “arcade menu”: representing a dynamic spider web 🕸️ where a spider moves around and eats insects 🐛. Each insect would represent a game level. The goal was to create a living, interactive menu instead of a simple static level list. While looking for a way to simulate this, I stumbled upon this project: subprotocol.com/system/spider.html. It was exactly what I had in mind 🤯! But after checking the GitHub repo, I quickly noticed some issues: The last update was in 2013 (almost 12 years ago!) The code is interesting but not compatible with modern JavaScript syntax No integration with React or TypeScript 🛠️ The Decision Instead of reinventing the wheel, I decided to fork the Verlet.js project and: Update the codebase to modern JavaScript Add TypeScript support Create a React wrapper so React developers can easily integrate Verlet.js into their projects 📦 The Project Today 👉 GitHub repo: https://github.com/Franklin-hyriol/verletjs 👉 Available on npm: npm install verlet-react verlet-engine 🚀 You can try it out right now! ⚠️ For now, this is version 1.0: No new features have been added yet It’s simply the original library updated with TypeScript and React support 📚 Documentation is still in progress, so not fully available yet — but it’s coming soon! Planned improvements include: Adding more objects Collision handling Gravity Wind and other physics interactions And much more… 🤝 Contributions All contributions are welcome 🙌 Whether it’s adding new features, improving the code, or helping with docs, feel free to open an issue or a PR.  ( 6 min )

If you have created a React project from scratch, you would know the hidden frustration of building generic features repeatedly-these include navigation bars, forms, charts, or even state management. This repetitiveness not only slows down development but also makes scaling a challenge. Here come third-party libraries into the picture, in other words, React developers do not like reinventing the wheel, but rather depend on a vast ecosystem of tools that offer pre-built components, impeccable UI elements, and seamless integrations. We at CodedThemes have experienced firsthand the benefits of how these libraries decrease time-to-market, improve code quality, and enable teams to focus on building the more exciting features of the product. In React development, third-party libraries are pre-wr…  ( 12 min )

We often complain and get frustrated about ‘nonsensical’ bid/no-bid decisions. The ones that mean we spend significant time and effort bidding for opportunities we’re unlikely to win and less on those we should. I’ve complained myself in the past. Often. Loudly. Occasionally successfully. But recently, I’ve started to look at things differently. The bid/no-bid is important, but it’s just one of hundreds of decisions made during a bid. From strategy and storyboarding decisions to writing (or editing the AI’s draft of) a single sentence, every part of a bid exists because someone decided it should be done – and done that way. You could argue a submitted bid is simply the outcome of all the decisions made throughout its creation. If you look at your bids from that perspective, could improving…  ( 7 min )

Welcome to the September 2025 devlog for Parin. This month, 8 predefined color palettes were added. Two are inspired by the Game Boy and NES, while others bring in Linux nerd stuff like Gruvbox. HexPalette!4 gb4 = [ .. ]; HexPalette!8 nes8 = [ .. ]; HexPalette!16 gruvboxDark = [ .. ]; HexPalette!16 gruvboxLight = [ .. ]; HexPalette!16 oneDark = [ .. ]; HexPalette!16 oneLight = [ .. ]; HexPalette!16 solarizedDark = [ .. ]; HexPalette!16 solarizedLight = [ .. ]; On top of that, there is now a helper function to parse palettes from a CSV file called csvRowToPalette. Monkeyyy is happy. A version called ParinSkipDrawChecks was added for situations where speed matters more than safety. Invalid draw values will crash your game, so use it only if you know what you are doing. This version also dis…  ( 9 min )

Is your automation stuck in the past? The landscape of automation is changing rapidly. To stay ahead, it’s important to understand the difference between traditional automation and the new era of Agentic AI. Let’s break it down: Traditional automation is built on fixed, rule-based processes. Works well for repetitive, predictable tasks Follows a simple linear flow: ✅ Example: A Zapier workflow that sends an email when a form is submitted. But here’s the catch—these systems cannot adapt when conditions change. They only know what they were programmed to do. Agentic AI is autonomous—it doesn’t just follow rules, it thinks, adapts, and acts. Think of an AI agent as a digital human: Brain = Large Language Model (LLM) Memory = Database / Vector Store Hands/Tools = Integra…  ( 7 min )

I just released version 1.0.0 of my gem active_record_compose. 🎉 hamajyotan/active_record_compose (GitHub) As mentioned in my previous post, this gem has been continuously improved. If you’re curious, here’s my previous post: Smart way to update multiple models simultaneously in Rails ActiveRecord Compose is a Ruby gem that implements the form object pattern, allowing you to combine multiple ActiveRecord models into a single, unified business interface. class Foo {"name" => "qux", "age" => nil} baz.save #=> false # validation from Bar propagates to Baz baz.errors.to_a #=> ["Age can't be blank"] baz.age = 36 baz.save #=> true [Foo.count, Bar.count] #=> [1, 1] https://github.com/hamajyotan/active_record_compose-example This is a simple micro-blogging application. The app/models/ directory serves as an example of how to use this gem. Would love feedback or real-world use cases if you try it out!  ( 6 min )

Database vs Data Warehouse 🗄️ Today I explored the key differences between Databases and Data Warehouses — two pillars of data management. 🔹 Database 🔹 Data Warehouse 📌 Key Difference in One Line: Database → Running the business. ⚡ Fun Fact: The term Data Warehouse was first coined in the 1980s and became the backbone of business intelligence systems. DataAnalytics #Database #DataWarehouse #100DaysOfCode #Python  ( 6 min )

When building modern web applications, your project usually contains many files: JavaScript modules (app.js, utils.js, etc.) Stylesheets (styles.css) Assets (images, fonts, etc.) External libraries (React, Lodash, etc.) The browser doesn’t always understand how to handle these files directly, especially with modern ES6 imports and dependencies. That’s where a bundler comes in. A JavaScript bundler is a tool that takes all your code and dependencies and combines them into one (or a few) optimized files that the browser can easily load. You define an entry point (for example index.js). The bundler looks at all the import statements and builds a dependency graph. It collects everything your app needs: JavaScript, CSS, images, etc. Finally, it outputs a bundle file (e.g. bundle.js) that the browser can run. Performance: Fewer requests → faster loading. Compatibility: Converts modern JS (ES6+) into code older browsers can run. Optimization: Minifies code, removes unused code (tree-shaking). Developer Experience: Supports hot reloading, dev servers, and more. ⚡ Example: Vite Vite is one of the most popular modern bundlers. During development, Vite uses native ES modules in the browser for speed. For production, it bundles your code with Rollup (another bundler). Example project with Vite # Create a new Vite project npm create vite@latest my-app cd my-app npm install npm run dev npm run dev starts a lightning-fast dev server. npm run build bundles your project into optimized static files ready for deployment. A JavaScript bundler is like a packaging machine — it gathers all the scattered pieces of your application and delivers them as a clean, optimized package to the browser.  ( 6 min )

Thee Marloes takes over the KEXP studio with a spirited rendition of “Mungkin Saja,” recorded live on August 1, 2025. Frontwoman Natassya Sianturi (vocals/keys) is joined by Sinatrya Dharaka (guitar), Tommy Satrio (drums), Rhesa Filbert (bass), and Sandy Kusuma (percussion), delivering their infectious Indonesian indie groove straight to your speakers. Behind the scenes, host Larry Mizell Jr. steers the session while Kevin Suggs engineers and Matt Ogaz masters the audio. A talented camera crew led by Jim Beckmann (with Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Jonathan Jacobson, and Luke Knecht) captures every moment, and Knecht finalizes the edit. Catch the full performance on YouTube or explore more at their Bandcamp. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Thee Marloes tear into “Not Today” live at KEXP’s Seattle studio (Aug 1, 2025) with Natassya Sianturi on vocals and keys, Sinatrya Dharaka on guitar, Tommy Satrio on drums, Rhesa Filbert on bass and Sandy Kusuma on percussion. Host Larry Mizell Jr. keeps the vibe chill while the band brings the heat. Audio engineer Kevin Suggs captured every riff, Matt Ogaz handled mastering, and a five-camera team (Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Jonathan Jacobson & Luke Knecht) plus editor Luke Knecht pieced it all together. Dive deeper on Thee Marloes’ Bandcamp or KEXP.org—plus join the channel for extra perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Thee Marloes took over the KEXP studio on August 1, 2025, laying down a live rendition of “Logika” fueled by Natassya Sianturi’s vocals and keys, Sinatrya Dharaka’s guitar riffs, Tommy Satrio’s drums, Rhesa Filbert’s bass grooves, and Sandy Kusuma’s percussion flair. Host Larry Mizell Jr. steered the session, while Kevin Suggs captured the raw sound and Matt Ogaz fine-tuned the final mix. A crew of five camera operators (Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Jonathan Jacobson & Luke Knecht) plus editor Luke Knecht made sure every angle was covered. Want more? Check out Thee Marloes on Bandcamp or swing by kexp.org. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

In today’s data-driven marketing landscape, setting up dashboards for marketing attribution and ROI is not just helpful—it’s essential. Dashboards help marketers track campaign performance, channel efficiency, and overall return on investment in real time. With the right setup, you can turn data into actionable insights and justify every marketing dollar spent. Key Steps to Set Up Effective Dashboards: Define clear goals: Know what success looks like—brand awareness, lead generation, conversions, or revenue growth. Select the right KPIs: Focus on metrics like CAC, CLV, ROAS, and multi-touch attribution paths. Choose the right tools: Platforms like Google Data Studio, Tableau, HubSpot, or Looker help create visual, interactive dashboards. Integrate data sources: Ensure CRM, ad platforms, web analytics, and sales data are all connected. Design for clarity: Use visual cues (colors, graphs, filters) to highlight trends and anomalies quickly. Automate reporting: Schedule regular updates to keep your data current without manual effort. Why It Matters: Final Thought: Investing time in setting up dashboards for marketing attribution and ROI helps move from guesswork to precision—boosting performance and decision-making across the board. MarketingAttribution #ROI #MarketingDashboards #DigitalMarketing #DataDrivenMarketing  ( 6 min )

I was building my SaaS side project when I realized I needed to add passkeys. Everyone talks about better security and user experience, but I had no idea where to start. Would I need to rebuild my entire auth system? How complicated is this stuff? Turns out, it’s way simpler than I thought. You don’t need to break your existing login flow to add passkeys. Let me walk you through how I added them in a single weekend, kept everything working smoothly, and got ready for when users start signing up. Passkeys are a secure, passwordless login method using biometrics (like your fingerprint or face scan) or device-based authentication. They’re basically the user-friendly names for the FIDO2 and WebAuthn standards. Here’s the gist: when you create a passkey, your device makes a unique cryptographi…  ( 8 min )

India has become one of the top places in the world for web development. Many companies in the country are doing great work in building websites, apps, and digital platforms for businesses of all sizes. In 2025, there are several trusted companies that are known for their good work, skilled teams, and customer-friendly approach. Choosing the right company can help any business create a strong online presence and grow faster. This list of the best 10 web development companies in India highlights some of the names that stand out for their quality, experience, and results. Aalpha Information Systems is a top-rated web development company in India that works with companies around the world. The firm has completed over 5,000 projects across different industries. It serves sectors such as health…  ( 9 min )

Introduction In the Web3 era, users regain control over assets, identity, and data. But with decentralisation comes new challenges in security, privacy, and trust. Projects must not only “just work” but also inspire confidence. That means demonstrating real experience, deep expertise, authoritative backing, and trustworthy practices (E‑E-A-T). In this blog, we explore how to build Web3 systems that deliver on security, protect privacy, and foster user trust. Experience: Real Lessons from Web3 Incidents Many high‑profile breaches and exploits teach us what not to do: reentrancy bugs, flash loan exploits, compromised oracles, rug pulls, etc. For instance, recent research uncovered blind message attacks in Web3 authentication: attackers trick users into signing messages blindly, lead…  ( 8 min )

Typically, every project needs its own set of tools and dependencies. Go projects require specific Go versions, infrastructure projects need particular Terraform releases, and you may have multiple projects that require different versions of the same tool. The traditional approach involves using version managers (asdf, gvm, tfenv, nvm) or relying on everyone on the team to have the correct versions installed. Version managers often require manual switching between projects, and global installations inevitably conflict across different projects. Nix flakes solve this by declaring your exact project dependencies in a flake.nix file. When you enter the project directory, the right environment is automatically set up. No global installs, no version conflicts, and it works identically for every…  ( 7 min )

Big platforms that scale across millions of users have to earn trust every single day. Travel giant Airbnb, for example, is rethinking how technology can create fairer, safer, and more human experiences. A detailed look at this shift appears in Airbnb in 2025: a practical playbook for safer, fairer, more human travel. The takeaway for developers is clear: if you want people to rely on your product, you must show proof before promises. In this article for dev.to, I’ll outline a practical, people-first release method that any small team can run in four weeks. I’ll also highlight two often overlooked trust anchors: a coherent public footprint—like the TechWaves business profile) and honest narrative logs (think of a reflective public Penzu journal). Put together, these ideas turn launches fro…  ( 10 min )

Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become the backbone of modern architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) workflows. But with the rapid adoption of digital twins, cloud-based collaboration, and 3D visualization, one key question often arises: 👉 Should you rely on proprietary platforms like Autodesk Forge, or explore open-source BIM visualization alternatives? In this post, we’ll break down how Autodesk Forge stacks up against open-source frameworks for BIM visualization—covering performance, cost, flexibility, and integration. Autodesk Forge is a cloud-based development platform offering APIs and services to build web applications that connect design and engineering data. For BIM visualization, Forge is often used to: Render Revit, Navisworks, and IFC models in the browser…  ( 7 min )

Next.js bilan tanishuv: React’dan keyingi bosqich React bilan bir necha oy ishlagach, men doim bir xil muammolarga duch kelardim: Next.js nima? Oddiy qilib aytganda, Next.js – bu React ustida qurilgan freymvork. O‘rnatish juda sodda Birinchi loyihani yaratish uchun atigi bitta buyruq kifoya: npx create-next-app my-app cd my-app npm run dev http://localhost:3000 manzilini brauzerda ochsangiz, tayyor ishlaydigan dastur ko‘rasiz. Routing bilan ortiqcha bosh qotirish shart emas React’da react-router yoki boshqa kutubxona o‘rnatish kerak bo‘lsa, Next.js’da sahifalar avtomatik tuziladi. // pages/about.js export default function About() { return Bu About sahifasi } Shu bilan ish tamom. Server-side rendering (SSR) SEO uchun juda foydali narsa. Masalan, blogdagi maqolani server tomondan oldindan tayyorlab, foydalanuvchi brauzeriga to‘liq HTML sifatida yuborish mumkin. Bu Google indeksatsiyasini tezlashtiradi. export async function getServerSideProps() { const data = await fetch("https://api.example.com/posts"); const posts = await data.json(); return { props: { posts } }; } Statik sayt yaratish (SSG) Agar ma’lumot tez-tez o‘zgarmasa, Next.js sahifani build vaqtida tayyorlab qo‘yadi. Nega menga yoqdi? Tez start: create-next-app orqali 5 daqiqada ishchi loyiha. SEO: server-side rendering tayyor. Routing oddiy: papka strukturasiga qarab ishlaydi. API routes: kichik backend endpointlarini shu loyiha ichida yozish mumkin. Yakuniy fikr Agar React bilan ishlashni bilsangiz, Next.js o‘rganish qiyin emas. Menimcha, bugungi kunda React bilan jiddiyroq loyihaga kirishayotgan bo‘lsangiz, Next.js’ni sinab ko‘rish shart. Siz-chi, Next.js bilan ishlaganmisiz? Tajribangizni izohlarda bo‘lishing.  ( 6 min )

In the gleaming towers of Silicon Valley, venture capitalists are once again chasing the next big thing with religious fervour. Artificial intelligence has become the new internet, promising to revolutionise everything from healthcare to warfare. Stock prices soar on mere mentions of machine learning, while companies pivot their entire strategies around algorithms they barely understand. But beneath the surface of this technological euphoria, a familiar pattern is emerging—one that veteran observers remember from the dot-com days. This time, however, the stakes are exponentially higher, the investments deeper, and the potential fallout could make the early 2000s crash seem like a gentle market hiccup. Walk through the corridors of any major technology conference today, and you'll encounter…  ( 28 min )

Why even try this Terraform is one of the go-to tools for infrastructure as code. However, once you start managing multiple environments (dev/prod, etc.), dealing with environment-specific differences becomes surprisingly tricky. Many people have looked into Terragrunt as a solution to this problem. Also, while Terraform’s dedicated language HCL (HashiCorp Configuration Language) is fairly approachable, using constructs like count or for fluently requires some practice. And at the end of the day, it’s almost entirely a Terraform-specific DSL — not something that can be easily reused elsewhere. That’s why, in this article, I want to try something different: defining a Terraform project using YAML and its expression evaluator yisp. With YAML + yisp, you can freely define and compose …  ( 8 min )

كنت أعمل على مشروع أظن أنه قد يثير اهتمامكم، يُدعى أكود، وهو منصة لتعلم البرمجة مدمجة بأسلوب الألعاب، مخصصة للمتحدثين بالعربية. لاحظت أن معظم محتوى البرمجة العربي يقتصر على الفيديوهات دون أي ممارسة فعلية، بينما كل المنصات الجيدة للتدريب العملي متاحة فقط بالإنجليزية. ونتيجة لذلك، يضطر المتعلمون العرب إما للاعتماد على ترجمات رديئة أو التعلم بلغة ثانية، مما يجعل العملية أصعب مما ينبغي. لذلك قمت ببناء أكود من الصفر باللغة العربية، مع دروس تفاعلية، تحديات برمجية، وتتبع للتقدم مع نقاط خبرة ومستويات. تم تصميم المنصة بالكامل لتمكين المستخدمين من ممارسة البرمجة فعليًا بلغتهم الأم، بدلًا من مجرد مشاهدة الشروحات. المنصة ما زالت في مراحلها الأولى، وأرحب بآرائكم وملاحظاتكم. إذا كان لديكم الوقت لتجربة درس أو درسين، أود معرفة: ما الجوانب التي تعمل بشكل جيد؟ أي ملاحظة ستساهم كثيراً في تطوير هذا المشروع في هذه المرحلة المهمة. الموقع: www.akood.com شكرًا لوقتكم! English Version: I've been working on something I think you might find interesting - it's called akood.com, a gamified coding learning platform for arabic speakers. The thing is, I kept noticing that most Arabic coding content is just videos with no hands-on practice, and all the good practice platforms are in English. Arabic speakers either get stuck with bad translations or have to learn in a second language, which just makes everything harder than it needs to be. So I built Akood from scratch in Arabic - interactive lessons, coding challenges, progress tracking with XP and levels. The whole thing is designed to let people actually practice coding in their native language instead of just watching tutorials. The platform is still in its early stages, and I welcome your opinions and feedback. If you have time to try a lesson or two, I would like to know: What aspects are working well? What shortcomings need improvement? Is the methodology clear and useful? Any feedback will contribute greatly to developing this project at this important stage. The website is: www.akood.com Thanks for your time!  ( 7 min )

Video and audio content have become core to modern business communication. Podcasts, webinars, product demos, and social clips drive reach and engagement, but producing them at scale is still a bottleneck. Editing hours pile up, transcripts need formatting, subtitles must be generated, and publishing pipelines are scattered across platforms. Descript revolutionized editing with text-based control, instant transcription, and overdubbing. n8n expands those capabilities into an end-to-end workflow engine. Together, they turn content production into a repeatable system that can scale without burning out your creative team. This article explores in depth how Descript integrates with n8n, what technical setups look like, and how businesses can automate entire media pipelines — from recording to …  ( 18 min )

The Problem: AI Research Tools Are Fundamentally Broken AI research tools are borderline useless for academia. Traditional AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude generate authoritative-sounding responses with completely fabricated citations. Have a look for yourself: A 2023 peer-reviewed study in Cureus found that when ChatGPT generated medical research content, 47% of citations were entirely fabricated and only 7% were both real and accurate. A separate 2023 study in Clinical Medicine examined ChatGPT responses to medical questions and discovered 69% of references were completely fabricated, despite appearing plausible and authoritative. As a research assistant, that’s catastrophic. You need every claim backed by a real source, not 7*%* of it! A friend of mine in bioinform…  ( 31 min )

As developers, we love well-architected systems. Clean code, structured APIs, predictable outputs. But when it comes to content creation—especially something as complex as travel guides—most of us wing it with chaotic research, scattered notes, and inconsistent formatting. I got frustrated with this mess. Whether you're building a travel blog, creating content for clients, or just documenting your own adventures, crafting comprehensive destination guides is surprisingly complex. There are so many moving parts: attractions, logistics, cultural nuances, budget breakdowns, safety info... So I did what we do best: I engineered a solution. Creating a quality destination guide isn't just "list some attractions." It's system design for experiences. You need: Structured Information Architecture: …  ( 9 min )

I’ve been an Obsidian user for over two years, relying on it for everything from research notes and project documentation to personal thoughts. While Obsidian Sync works well, I didn’t want to pay \$5 per month for something I could build myself. After experimenting, I found a setup that’s fast, secure, and almost free: Docker for containerization, CouchDB for real-time synchronization, and Pinggy for secure remote access. With this combination, I can manage large vaults across multiple devices without worrying about conflicts or downtime. The key piece making this setup reliable is the Obsidian LiveSync plugin. Compared to the official sync service, it’s faster and handles complex edits more gracefully. Everything is containerized in Docker, so the environment is consistent whether you’re…  ( 8 min )

Step 1: Ubuntu 24.04 Update & Dependencies Jenkins 2.x / 3.x এখন Java 17 ব্যবহার করে। Curl, gnupg2, apt-transport-https ইত্যাদি Jenkins repository access এর জন্য দরকার। Step 2: Jenkins Repository Add https://pkg.jenkins.io/debian/jenkins.io-2023.key | sudo tee \ echo deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/jenkins-keyring.asc] https://pkg.jenkins.io/debian binary/ | \ Step 3: Install Jenkins Step 4: Start & Enable Jenkins Default Jenkins runs on port 8080 আপনার ব্রাউজারে খুলুন: http://jenkins-server-ip:8080 Step 5: Unlock Jenkins ব্রাউজারে এই password দিয়ে login করুন। Step 6: Install Recommended Plugins Jenkins UI থেকে → Install suggested plugins Create admin user → continue Step 1: Jenkins Plugin Setup Jenkins সার্ভারে login করুন → Manage Jenkins → Plugins এ যান → Install করুন: GitLab Plugin Jenkins restart দিন। ধাপ ১: SSH Access Setup Jenkins সার্ভার থেকে আপনার সার্ভারে password-less SSH setup করুন। Jenkins ইউজারের জন্য SSH key জেনারেট করুন: ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -C "jenkins@jenkins-server" তারপর public key application সার্ভারে authorized_keys এ যোগ করুন: ssh-copy-id user@application-server-ip এখন Jenkins সার্ভার থেকে application সার্ভারে password ছাড়া login করা যাবে: ssh user@application-server-ip "ls -la"  ( 6 min )

What is the idea behind a splash page? It’s a temporary landing screen that appears when someone first arrives at your site. Its purpose is to make an immediate impact, introduce your brand, or direct users to specific content. But here's the challenge: designing a splash page that's both captivating and user-friendly isn't easy. You want to make a memorable impression, but not at the cost of slowing down or frustrating visitors who are ready to explore your main content. In this article, we’ll explore how to create an engaging splash page design, plus practical design tips and inspiring examples you can apply to your own b2b SaaS marketing​ projects. A splash page is an introductory page that visitors see before accessing the main content of a SaaS website design. It acts as a gateway to …  ( 11 min )

Chuwi: Tiny Desk Concert Chuwi, a tight-knit crew of family and friends from Isabela, Puerto Rico, took over NPR Music’s Tiny Desk for the El Tiny celebration, blending bomba, plena, salsa and playful jazz-synth vibes. Their songs—driven by staggered vocals, keys and percussion—explore island pride and that bittersweet craving for something more (“un guarapo de jengibre y un Puerto Rico libre”). Their five-song set (“Falta Algo,” “Tikiri,” “Tierra,” “Guerra,” “Chuwi Navidades en Cataño”) showcases lead vocals from Lorén, Wilfredo and Wester Aldarondo, a dynamic percussion section, French horn flourishes and electronic touches—proof of why they regularly backed Bad Bunny and can transport you straight to Puerto Rico’s western shores. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Introduction Zero‑downtime deployments are no longer a nice‑to‑have; they’re a baseline expectation for modern services. As a DevOps lead, you’re probably juggling Docker containers, Nginx reverse proxies, and a CI/CD pipeline that must keep the lights on while you push new code. This checklist walks you through the practical steps to achieve seamless rollouts, from image building to observability, without sacrificing safety. Multi‑stage Dockerfiles keep your final image lean and free of build‑time dependencies. # ---- Build Stage ---- FROM node:20-alpine AS builder WORKDIR /app COPY package*.json ./ RUN npm ci COPY . . RUN npm run build # ---- Production Stage ---- FROM node:20-alpine WORKDIR /app COPY --from=builder /app/dist ./dist COPY package*.json ./ RUN npm ci --production EXPOSE…  ( 8 min )

Agenda Executive Summary Beyond Traditional Monitoring Paradigms The Cost of Inadequate Observability Amazon CloudWatch Generative AI Observability: Technical Architecture Core Infrastructure Components Enhanced Feature Set (2025 Updates) Agentless Architecture Benefits Implementation Strategies for Enterprise Deployments Multi-Environment Architecture Patterns Monitoring Strategy Framework Implementation Roadmap and Best Practices Strategic Outlook and Recommendations Emerging Trends and Capabilities Strategic Recommendations for Enterprises Challenges Addressed by Amazon CloudWatch Generative AI Observability Key Benefits for Enterprise Decision-Makers Learnings and Key Takeaways Conclusion Executive Summary In the rapidly evolving landscape of autonomous AI agents, traditional applicati…  ( 10 min )

Translation key performance indicators (KPIs) are essential management tools for goal-oriented enterprises, particularly those who regularly perform high-volume translations. Do you source language translations in-house, through agencies or freelance translators? If so, this post will show you which translation KPIs to track and why. You can then use these to measure translation success or evaluate your localization process. Establishing translation KPIs will help you gain insight into how long translations really take. Additionally, it will tell you how many resources are consumed by specific translation activities, project types or team members. In effect, you can make adjustments to certain activities, workflows and teams in order to improve translation efficiency. Here are the top 5 tr…  ( 9 min )

My Story As a fresher DevOps engineer, I didn't start with production experience — I started with curiosity. Most of my first steps in Linux came from setting up small projects on my laptop and cloud free-tiers: spinning up an EC2 instance, SSH-ing into it, breaking things, and then figuring out how to fix them. Every "command not found" error, every "permission denied" taught me something new. That's when it clicked for me: Linux isn't just an operating system, it's the foundation of DevOps and SRE. This guide is a collection of what I've learned so far — the exact concepts and commands that helped me go from "where do I even start?" to "I can confidently work on Linux in my DevOps journey." 1. What is Linux? Linux is an open-source operating system kernel first released by Linus Torv…  ( 20 min )

Struggling with chaotic logs that hide critical information when you need it most? Python logging doesn't have to be a maze of duplicate messages, performance bottlenecks, and missing debug data. Most Python developers face these common logging challenges: Log floods drowning out critical errors in production Performance hits from expensive logging operations Security vulnerabilities from accidentally logging sensitive data Configuration complexity leading to duplicate or missing messages Poor debugging workflows that waste hours tracking down issues This guide addresses these challenges through 12 essential Python logging best practices. Each practice is grounded in real-world scenarios and includes practical code examples that you can implement immediately. Before exploring specific prac…  ( 22 min )

TCJSGame Sound Class: Complete Reference Guide TCJSGame provides a simple yet powerful Sound class for handling audio in your games. This class wraps the HTML5 Audio API to provide easy sound effects and music playback without complex audio setup. // Create sound effects const jumpSound = new Sound("sounds/jump.mp3"); const coinSound = new Sound("sounds/coin.wav"); const explosionSound = new Sound("sounds/explosion.ogg"); // Create background music const backgroundMusic = new Sound("music/level1.mp3"); // Example: Preloading important sounds const sounds = { jump: new Sound("sounds/jump.mp3"), hurt: new Sound("sounds/hurt.mp3"), victory: new Sound("sounds/victory.mp3"), gameOver: new Sound("sounds/gameover.mp3") }; // Basic sound playback jumpSound.play(); coinSound.p…  ( 7 min )

In this guide, we’ll walk through how to expose a Pod in Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) using a Kubernetes LoadBalancer Service. This will make your application accessible externally (from the internet) with a public IP address provided by GCP. First, let’s create a Pod and then expose it with a LoadBalancer Service. 👉 Create a Pod # Template kubectl run --image # Example kubectl run my-first-pod --image ghcr.io/stacksimplify/kubenginx:1.0.0 👉 Expose the Pod as a Service # Template kubectl expose pod --type=LoadBalancer --port=80 --name= # Example kubectl expose pod my-first-pod --type=LoadBalancer --port=80 --name=my-first-service 👉 Get Service Information kubectl get service kubectl get svc Observations: Initially, t…  ( 8 min )

The Moment Everything Clicked "I'm supposed to create my Virtual WAN in East US but then put the hub in West US? That seems backwards..." That was my initial confusion when I started the AZ-700 Virtual WAN lab. As someone relatively new to Azure networking, the concepts felt abstract until I actually built something hands-on. In this article, I'll take you through my journey from confusion to clarity, complete with screenshots and practical explanations. What Even is Azure Virtual WAN? (And Why Should You Care) Think of it like this: Traditional networking: Building individual roads between every city (manual, complex) Virtual WAN: Creating a highway system with on-ramps everywhere (automated, scalable) The Problem It Solves: Lab Scenario: Building Contoso's Global Network Task 1: Creating…  ( 8 min )

Here are the best WordPress image-optimization plugins to consider in 2025, based on recent roundups and hands-on tests across multiple sources: ShortPixel Image Optimizer, Optimole, Imagify, EWWW Image Optimizer, Smush, and TinyPNG. Each can shrink images automatically on upload and bulk-optimize existing media, but they differ in delivery method, formats, and pricing. ShortPixel Image Optimizer stands out for how much control it gives you while still keeping things simple. Few plugins go deep into multiple settings without making things feel overwhelming. Beyond the Media Library, ShortPixel can also optimize custom folders and NextGEN galleries, making it a favorite for sites with large or complex image collections. In recent tests, it consistently delivered high performance scores wh…  ( 7 min )

I recently learned about a new way to leak your privacy, and it's a scary one. Before going further, know that I'm not a network engineer: perhaps if you work in this field, you've known it for your whole career, but it's quite new to me. Let me share my findings, and you can judge for yourself. Since the original post was quite lengthy, I have broken it down into two installments: the problem and the solution. I own my own domain. I've created multiple subdomains out of it. Some of them map to online services, one of them to a private Cloudflare Tunnel to my Home Assistant, and one to my NAS hosted at home. The latter obviously forwards requests to my router, which forwards NAS-related requests to it. The router, in turn, has a public IP address given by my Internet provider. Reminder: in…  ( 8 min )

Here Is the Full React tree, remember you don't need to learn everything - learn what's important and what you need. ├── Prerequisites Learning Path Recommendations: Beginner Level (2-3 months): Prerequisites + React Fundamentals + Basic Hooks + Styling Focus on: Components, Props, State, useState, useEffect, CSS/CSS Modules Intermediate Level (3-4 months): Advanced Hooks + State Management + Routing + Forms + HTTP Requests Focus on: Custom hooks, Context API, React Router, form handling Advanced Level (4-6 months): Performance Optimization + Testing + TypeScript + Build Tools + Frameworks Focus on: Next.js, optimization techniques, comprehensive testing Expert Level (Ongoing): Advanced React features + Security + Accessibility + Best Practices Focus on: Concurrent features, architecture patterns, team leadership Remember: Build projects at each level to solidify your understanding. Start with simple components, then progress to full applications!  ( 16 min )

The emperor has no clothes, and his name is CI/CD. While teams celebrate their "mature DevOps practices" with elaborate Jenkins pipelines and GitOps workflows, they've missed a fundamental shift happening beneath their feet. What we call "best practices" in CI/CD today are actually common practices—repeated so often that we've forgotten to question whether they solve real problems or just create the illusion of progress. Walk into any "DevOps-mature" organization and you'll see the same theater: developers pushing code that triggers automated tests, builds Docker images, updates Helm charts, and deploys through staging environments before reaching production. Everyone feels productive. Velocity dashboards show green metrics. But here's what's actually happening: Your CI/CD pipeline has bec…  ( 7 min )

Take a look at this error: error[E0277]: `YourType` cannot be sent between threads safely --> src/main.rs:10:5 | 10 | thread::spawn(move || { | ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ `YourType` cannot be sent between threads safely | = help: within `YourType`, the trait `Send` is not implemented for `SomeInnerType` = note: required because it appears within the type `YourType` = note: required because it is used within this closure = note: required because it is used as the type of argument 1 Use our Online Code Editor If you have ever come across this type of error and you are wondering what *Send * and Sync are, you are at the right place. In this article, we will explain what Send and *Sync * are in simple terms. By the end of this article, you will under…  ( 13 min )

The VM Config Drift Problem Docker solved the "works on my machine" problem. With VMs, you have to build it twice: once for development and once for production. You might also need to build it for CI, test, etc. You spend days getting the perfect development environment - services configured, databases tuned, everything working together. Then deployment time comes and your development setup has conveniences baked in: default users, insecure keys, debug tools, dev-friendly assumptions. Production can't use any of it. You start over with a clean base image and completely different provisioning scripts, rebuilding everything you already built. Development VMs become throwaway sandboxes that can't be used anywhere else. You perfect something in dev, then start over for production with differ…  ( 9 min )

We’re excited to highlight new research from two members of the SurrealDB community: Bridging Analytics and Semantics: A Hybrid Database Approach to Retrieval-Augmented Generation, now published on Zenodo. In their work, Debashis Saha and Satadeep Dasgupta explore how hybrid database systems can power the next generation of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Traditional RAG workflows rely solely on vector search, but this prototype demonstrates how combining SQL-style analytics with semantic vector search in a unified framework can unlock richer, more flexible retrieval. To make this possible, the authors turned to SurrealDB. Its unique ability to seamlessly blend structured queries with vector operations enabled them to experiment with hybrid retrieval strategies that go well beyond the limitations of vector-only systems. We’re proud that SurrealDB could serve as a key enabling technology in this research and look forward to seeing more innovation from our community. You can read the full paper and access the prototype here: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17018699🔗 Stay tuned for the follow-on engineering blog with more technical details and the queries. To learn more, head to: Our Agentic & Gen AI and Graph RAG pages Implement your first RAG app with Multi-model RAG with LangChain  ( 6 min )

My Story: This blog is a complete guide to Linux for DevOps & SRE engineers. We'll start with the basics - what Linux is, why it's used - and then dive deep into the most production-focused commands and real incident scenarios. What is Linux? Linux is an open-source operating system kernel first released by Linus Torvalds in 1991. Over the years, it grew into a family of distributions (distros) such as Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, and Amazon Linux. Unlike Windows or macOS, Linux is: Free and open-source - anyone can inspect, modify, and distribute it. Stable and secure - runs most of the world's servers and cloud infrastructure. Lightweight and customizable - you only install what you need, no bloat. 💡 Fun fact: Over 90% of cloud servers and 100% of Kubernetes clusters run on Linux. If you're …  ( 19 min )

When working with barcode detection in real-world applications, developers often encounter scenarios where standard settings fall short. Images with poor lighting, low quality, skewed angles, or complex backgrounds can make accurate detection extremely challenging. Dynamsoft Barcode Reader offers a robust set of parameters that can be fine-tuned to optimize performance across different conditions. This article demonstrates how to build a GUI tool that visualizes these parameters, turning the complex and time-consuming process of parameter tuning into an efficient, interactive experience. Instead of manually editing JSON configuration files, developers can adjust parameters in real time and immediately see the results. Get a 30-day trial license key for Dynamsoft Barcode Reader Python 3.8+ …  ( 9 min )

Connecting a Raspberry Pi to Wi-Fi via SSH is a classic "headless" setup method. This is especially useful when you don't have a monitor or keyboard for your Pi. There are two main scenarios. Choose the one that applies to you. Scenario 1: First-Time Setup (No Access to the Pi Yet) SD card from your computer. Steps: Flash Raspberry Pi OS: Write the Raspberry Pi OS (preferably the Lite version for servers, or any version) to your SD card using the Raspberry Pi Imager. Enable SSH (Mandatory): After flashing, your computer will see the SD card as a drive called boot. Navigate to this boot drive. Create a new, empty file named ssh (with no extension). On Windows, you can do this in Notepad by saving a file and typing ssh as the name, making sure "All files (.)" is selected instead of ".…  ( 8 min )

Introduction Node.js is a popular processing system for JavaScript that is necessary for server-side development. Thousands of regular downloads are made possible by npm's vast ecosystem of third-party packages. On the other hand, hackers are drawn to its popularity. In a supply chain attack, hackers take advantage of developers' reliance on these packages by inserting harmful code into their dependencies. These attacks have the potential to spread widely, affecting several operations. Attackers do not only target files; they also go after apps, looking for security holes to exploit. Attacks such as Man-in-the-Middle (MITM), injection, and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) can hack online applications, extract data, and change databases. Following best practices is critical to protect your apps…  ( 13 min )

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We're moving beyond simple automation. The rise of Agentic AI systems marks a significant leap in how we leverage artificial intelligence. What is it? Agentic AI isn't just about executing a single command. It's about an AI system that can: Define a Goal: Understand a high-level objective (e.g., "Analyze Q3 market trends for our new product launch"). Plan: Break that goal down into smaller, actionable steps. Execute: Utilize various tools (APIs, web searches, code interpreters) to complete the steps. Reflect & Course-Correct: Evaluate its own progress and adjust the plan if a step fails or new information emerges—all autonomously. In essence, these agents can reason, plan, and execute complex, multi-step tasks without constant human intervention. Why does this matter for business? Accelerated Research: Imagine an AI agent autonomously conducting competitive analysis and drafting a summary report. Smarter Operations: Automated troubleshooting and maintenance of complex IT systems. Hyper-Personalization: Agents that can manage and adapt entire customer journeys based on real-time data. This shift moves AI from being a 'tool' we use for a task to a 'collaborator' we delegate an entire objective to. The productivity gains could be massive, but it also raises crucial questions about governance, oversight, and skill adaptation. What are your thoughts? Are you exploring how Agentic AI could redefine roles in your industry, or are you focused on the ethical and safety guardrails needed for this technology? AgenticAI #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Automation #FutureofWork #Innovation  ( 6 min )

itertools is a standard Python library that provides a collection of fast, memory-efficient tools for working with iterators. It includes functions for creating combinations, permutations, infinite sequences, and various forms of iterator chaining. itertools is especially useful for handling large datasets, performing combinatorial tasks, and building efficient loops without consuming excessive memory. It’s widely used in data processing, algorithm design, and competitive programming. Installation: Example usage: import itertools # Generate all 2-combinations of a list for combo in itertools.combinations([1, 2, 3], 2): print(combo) # Infinite counting for i in itertools.count(5): if i > 10: break print(i) PyPI page: Not applicable (standard library) https://github.com/python/cpython 3 Project Ideas: Generate all possible combinations of items in a dataset for analysis. Create a program that simulates permutations for game or puzzle solving. Build an iterator-based pipeline to process large streams of data efficiently.  ( 6 min )

I’ve been stuck watching endless tutorials on Spring Boot without actually building anything. Today, I finally broke the cycle and created my very first REST API endpoint: /hello! OUTPUT This may look tiny, but it’s my first step toward building real backend apps with Spring Boot. Next, I’ll try returning JSON and adding parameters. Any tips for a beginner in Spring Boot? Or small project ideas I should try?  ( 6 min )

FastAPI is a modern, fast, and high-performance Python web framework for building APIs. It is based on standard Python type hints, which allows automatic data validation, serialization, and interactive API documentation. FastAPI is designed for building production-ready RESTful APIs and microservices with minimal code while ensuring high performance. It’s widely used in data-driven applications, machine learning deployment, and backend services. Installation: pip install fastapi uvicorn Example usage: from fastapi import FastAPI app = FastAPI() @app.get("/") def read_root(): return {"message": "Hello FastAPI!"} Run the app with: uvicorn filename:app --reload PyPI page: https://pypi.org/project/fastapi/ https://github.com/tiangolo/fastapi 3 Project Ideas: Build a REST API for a blog or content management system. Develop a backend service to serve machine learning model predictions. Create a microservice architecture for a larger application with multiple APIs.  ( 6 min )

EasyGUI is a Python library that provides simple and ready-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) components. It allows developers to create pop-up dialogs, message boxes, input forms, and file selection windows without writing complex GUI code. EasyGUI is particularly useful for beginners, small scripts, and educational projects where a full-featured GUI framework would be overkill. It makes Python programs interactive and user-friendly with minimal effort. Installation: pip install easygui Example usage: import easygui name = easygui.enterbox("Enter your name:") easygui.msgbox(f"Hello, {name}!") PyPI page: https://pypi.org/project/easygui/ https://github.com/robertlugg/easygui 3 Project Ideas: Build a simple quiz application with pop-up questions and scoring. Create a file management tool with dialogs for selecting, copying, or moving files. Develop a small form-based application to collect user information and save it locally.  ( 6 min )

With 400 million MAUs, Threads already has the critical mass to launch a payments layer without the expensive customer acquisition costs that burden most fintech startups. ClickGuard released 2024 data showing an average fintech SaaS CAC of $1,450., far higher than in social platforms. Threads’ built-in audience could bypass this barrier. Threads’ AI-powered recommendations could accelerate social commerce adoption. By curating personalized shopping experiences, AI has the potential to transform Threads into an attention-and-purchase funnel, where discovery and transaction occur in the same feed. For fintech companies, this shifts the battle from payments infrastructure to payments visibility. Threads’ support for the Fediverse protocol opens the door to decentralized identity and transa…  ( 8 min )

Aiogram is a Python library for creating Telegram bots using asynchronous programming. It provides an easy-to-use framework for handling messages, commands, and inline queries efficiently. With features like middleware, state management, and webhook support, Aiogram is suitable for both simple bots and complex interactive applications. It’s ideal for developers who want to automate tasks, build chatbots, or integrate Telegram functionalities into their services. Installation: pip install aiogram Example usage: from aiogram import Bot, Dispatcher, types from aiogram.utils import executor bot = Bot(token="YOUR_TOKEN_HERE") dp = Dispatcher(bot) @dp.message_handler(commands=['start']) async def send_welcome(message: types.Message): await message.reply("Hello! I am your bot.") executor.start_polling(dp) PyPI page: https://pypi.org/project/aiogram/ https://github.com/aiogram/aiogram 3 Project Ideas: Build a Telegram bot that provides news updates or weather forecasts. Create a trivia or quiz bot with multiple levels and scoring. Develop an automated reminder bot to schedule messages and notifications.  ( 6 min )

A Job Story forces clarity without personas or feature lists. It anchors scope to a single user outcome. Template When [situation], I want to [action], so I can [outcome]. Strong examples When I open a long article and have 2 minutes, I want a 5‑bullet summary, so I can decide to read now or save. When I receive a supplier invoice PDF, I want line items as CSV/JSON, so I can import without manual typing. When I find a lead on LinkedIn, I want a tailored cold email draft, so I can send a relevant message in <2 minutes. Metric rubric (pick one) Outcome‑tied: success %, “useful” rating %, time‑to‑value. Numeric & time‑bound: “≥60% attempts rated ‘useful’ in 24h.” Actionable: if it fails, you know what to change this week. Anti‑patterns Vanity counts (pageviews, followers) for week‑1 validation. Multi‑persona flows (“for marketers and engineers”). Pick one. Two success paths. One path → less ambiguity. 10‑minute worksheet which shows value in ≤60s? target comparator unit window (e.g., ≥60% useful in 24h). not build this week. Save these somewhere visible. They’re your guardrails. Examples + pitfalls in the full issue → https://shipwithai.substack.com/p/pasta-al-dente-ship-a-one-feature?utm_source=devto&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=issue_pasta_al_dente_week  ( 6 min )

qrcode is a Python library that allows developers to create QR codes quickly and easily. It can generate QR codes from text, URLs, or other data, which can then be saved as images or displayed in applications. This library is widely used for payment links, event tickets, authentication codes, and marketing campaigns. Its simplicity makes it ideal for small projects, prototypes, or production-ready applications. Installation: pip install qrcode Example usage: import qrcode img = qrcode.make("https://www.python.org") img.save("python_qr.png") PyPI page: https://pypi.org/project/qrcode/ https://github.com/lincolnloop/python-qrcode 3 Project Ideas: Build a QR code generator for URLs or contact information. Create a system that generates event tickets with unique QR codes. Develop a marketing tool that produces QR codes linking to promotions or products.  ( 6 min )

In this guide, we’ll walk through deploying Jenkins on Amazon EKS with persistent storage backed by AWS EFS using the CSI driver. This setup ensures scalable, durable, and shared storage for Jenkins builds. Step 1: Install AWS EFS CSI Driver kubectl apply -k "github.com/kubernetes-sigs/aws-efs-csi-driver/deploy/kubernetes/overlays/stable/?ref=master" Step 2: Set Up AWS Resources Get VPC ID aws eks describe-cluster \ --name hulk-santhosh-cluster \ --query "cluster.resourcesVpcConfig.vpcId" \ --output text \ --region ap-south-1 Get VPC CIDR Range aws ec2 describe-vpcs \ --vpc-ids vpc-07937adc3227e4b54 \ --query "Vpcs[].CidrBlock" \ --output text \ --region ap-south-1 Create Security Group aws ec2 create-security-group \ --description efs-test-sg \ --group-name efs-sg \…  ( 7 min )

Time Complexity: O(log n) Space Complexity: O(1) class Solution { public int search(int[] nums, int target) { int low = 0; int high = nums.length -1; while (low <= high) { int mid = low + (high -low) / 2; if (target == nums[mid]) return mid; else if (target < nums[mid]) high = mid -1; else low = mid + 1; } return -1; } }  ( 6 min )

Cron jobs handle critical automation in Unix-like systems: from database backups to log rotation, yet they fail silently by design. When a scheduled task stops working, you might not discover the failure until days later, potentially causing data loss or system degradation. Understanding where crontab logs are stored and how to monitor them effectively is essential for maintaining reliable automated systems. This guide covers log locations across different distributions, debugging failed jobs, and implementing robust monitoring practices that catch issues before they escalate. Cron log locations vary significantly across Unix-like systems. Knowing where to look saves critical time during incidents. Cron logs are written to the system log at /var/log/syslog. Filter for cron-specific entries…  ( 12 min )

Welcome back to Minesweeper Part 2. Last time you built the core: grid, mine placement, and adjacency counts. Now you’ll wire it up into a fully playable CLI game. Here's what you’ll add in this part: A clean terminal UI: headers, separators, and aligned columns A game loop with a visible prompt Command parser for rROW,COL (reveal) and fROW,COL (flag) Input validation + helpful error messages Win/lose checks (boom vs. all mines flagged) By the end, a single node minesweeper.js 9 gives you a working game you can extend in minutes. Let’s build! Now that our grid generation process is complete, let’s initialize our game by: Clearing the terminal window. Printing a “Welcome” message that tells the user how to play the game. Printing the formatted grid. Prompting the user to play by typing a co…  ( 14 min )

Expanding into new markets has never been easier. Thanks to globalization and digital tools, even small businesses can reach customers thousands of miles away. But one barrier still remains—communication. Customers prefer doing business with companies that feel local. They’re more likely to answer a familiar area code than an unknown international number. This is where VoIP numbers come in, helping businesses expand globally while maintaining a strong local presence. A VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) number is a virtual phone number that operates over the internet instead of traditional copper lines. Unlike fixed landlines, VoIP numbers are location-independent. That means a business in New York can instantly set up a London, Sydney, or Singapore number—without physically being there. …  ( 8 min )

Data Warehousing vs. Data Lakes: A Comprehensive Comparison Introduction In the modern data-driven landscape, organizations grapple with ever-increasing volumes and varieties of data. The efficient storage, processing, and analysis of this data are crucial for informed decision-making, gaining competitive advantages, and unlocking valuable insights. Two prominent architectures for handling this data are Data Warehouses and Data Lakes. While both serve as repositories for organizational data, they differ significantly in their design, purpose, and suitability for different use cases. This article provides a comprehensive comparison between Data Warehouses and Data Lakes, exploring their key features, advantages, disadvantages, and the scenarios where each shines. Prerequisites: Understan…  ( 9 min )

Docker containers generate critical telemetry data through their logs, but accessing and analyzing this information efficiently can be challenging without the right approach. Whether you're debugging a failing deployment, monitoring application performance, or investigating security incidents, understanding Docker's logging capabilities is fundamental to maintaining healthy containerized systems. This guide walks you through Docker container logging from basic commands to production-ready strategies, including integration with observability platforms for comprehensive log analysis. Docker captures all output from containerized applications that write to standard output (stdout) and standard error (stderr). This follows the twelve-factor app principle where applications should treat logs as…  ( 11 min )

Next.js 15 has introduced exciting new features like improved routing, faster builds, and enhanced server actions. In this guide, we’ll walk through setting up a new Next.js project, exploring its new app router, and deploying it to Vercel. App Router Enhancements: Simplifies file-based routing. Server Actions: Handle server logic directly. Optimized Builds: Faster builds and improved caching. Install Next.js: npx create-next-app@latest my-app Navigate into the project: cd my-app Run development server: npm run dev Happy coding! 🚀  ( 6 min )

Introduction As a DevOps lead, you’ve probably faced the dreaded moment when a production deployment brings the site down. Zero‑downtime deployments are no longer a luxury; they’re a baseline expectation for modern services. This checklist walks you through a practical, Docker‑centric workflow that leverages Nginx as a smart reverse proxy, blue‑green releases, and observability hooks. Follow each step, and you’ll be able to push new code without breaking existing traffic. Immutable builds: Use a multi‑stage Dockerfile so the final image contains only runtime artifacts. Tagging strategy: Tag images with both a semantic version (v1.3.2) and a short Git SHA (v1.3.2‑a1b2c3). Scan for vulnerabilities: Run docker scan or integrate Trivy into your CI pipeline. # Dockerfile (Node.js examp…  ( 8 min )

Introduction If you’re a DevOps lead tasked with keeping a public‑facing web service reliable and secure, Nginx is often the front‑line reverse proxy you’ll rely on. While Nginx excels at performance, it also needs a solid security posture to survive the modern threat landscape. This tutorial walks you through seven practical steps to lock down Nginx using TLS, Fail2Ban, and a Web Application Firewall (WAF). The focus is on actionable configuration snippets you can drop into your existing setup. TLS is the first line of defense. A weak cipher suite or an outdated protocol version can expose you to downgrade attacks. Disable SSLv2/SSLv3 and TLS 1.0/1.1 Prefer TLS 1.3 when the client supports it Use a modern cipher suite (e.g., TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384) Enable OCSP stapling to speed up certi…  ( 8 min )

Imagine a universe where billions of messages, calls, and financial transactions happen every second. Each message reaches its recipient flawlessly, phone calls remain uninterrupted, and funds are transferred instantly. What ensures such impeccable performance? No, it's not magic—it's virtual machines—the unsung heroes of digital infrastructure. Among them stands out one remarkable machine — BEAM. Created decades ago, it looks like an invention from a distant future. It powers stable operations for giants like WhatsApp, Discord, financial services, and IoT systems. Even after all these years since its inception, BEAM continues to impress with its performance and reliability. This article is not intended as an in-depth exploration into the inner workings of BEAM or its implementation detail…  ( 14 min )

Databases are central to development. They store, query, and manage the information our applications depend on. But not all databases work the same way. Relational systems like MySQL and Oracle rely on structured schemas, while NoSQL systems like MongoDB allow flexibility with JSON documents. Distributed and cloud-hosted systems scale across servers and regions, handling large and dynamic workloads. As developers, we need to understand these categories to make smart decisions. Choosing the wrong type can add unnecessary complexity later. Relational: Structured tables and relationships, SQL-driven. Examples: MySQL, SQL Server. NoSQL: Flexible storage for documents, key-value data, or graphs. Example: MongoDB. Object-relational: Relational base with object support. Example: PostgreSQL. Cloud…  ( 22 min )

Представьте вселенную, где ежесекундно происходят миллиарды сообщений, звонков и финансовых операций. Каждое послание достигает адресата, звонки продолжаются бесперебойно, а средства поступают моментально. Что обеспечивает такую безупречную работу? Нет, это не волшебство, а именно виртуальные машины — незаметные герои цифровой инфраструктуры. Среди них есть одна выдающаяся машина — BEAM. Созданная еще в прошлом веке, она выглядит как разработка из далекого будущего. Именно она поддерживает стабильную работу таких гигантов, как WhatsApp, Discord, финансовые сервисы и IoT системы. Даже спустя десятилетия после своего появления, BEAM продолжает поражать своей производительностью и надежностью. Цель этой статьи вовсе не в подробном погружении в механизмы работы BEAM и внутренние детали реализа…  ( 15 min )

The metaverse isn't just science fiction anymore—it's becoming our digital reality. From virtual concerts to remote work meetings in 3D spaces, the metaverse is reshaping how we interact online. If you've been wondering how to jump into metaverse 3D space development, you're in the right place. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know to start building your own virtual worlds from the ground up. Think of metaverse 3D space development as digital architecture for virtual worlds. Instead of building with bricks and mortar, you're creating immersive environments using code, 3D models, and interactive elements. These spaces can host everything from social gatherings to business meetings, gaming experiences to educational workshops. Getting started requires cho…  ( 9 min )

🔧 Prompting Techniques with Templates 1. Zero-shot Prompting Use when: The task is simple and doesn’t need examples. 🧪 Template: Summarize the following email in one sentence: [Insert email text here] 🧠 Tip: Works best with clear, unambiguous instructions. Few-shot Prompting Use when: You want to guide the model with examples. 🧪 Template: Convert the following sentences into passive voice: Example 1: Input: The cat chased the mouse. Output: The mouse was chased by the cat. Example 2: Input: She writes a letter. Output: A letter is written by her. Now convert: Input: They built a house. Output: 🧠 Tip: Keep examples close in structure to your actual input. Chain-of-Thought (CoT) Prompting Use when: The task involves reasoning or multiple steps. 🧪 Template: Questi…  ( 7 min )

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When we think about personalization and segmentation, Netflix often comes to mind. The streaming giant has an almost unbelievable 76,000+ micro-genres in its database. These range from the obvious “Romantic Comedies” to niche categories like “Asian_English_Mother-Son-Love_1980.” This level of granular segmentation ensures that each viewer finds content that feels uniquely suited to their taste. But is such extreme segmentation truly necessary? If we look at Netflix’s global success, the answer is clear: absolutely yes. Their ability to recommend content precisely to each user has transformed them into one of the most powerful brands in the world. They even hosted a million-dollar competition on Kaggle to challenge teams to beat their recommendation algorithm. That recommendation engine is …  ( 10 min )

How California Attorney Scott R. Carpenter Abuses His State Bar License To Help Clients Commit Crimes Marcus ・ Sep 25 #fraud #legalcorruption #scottrcarpenter #talentcrowd  ( 6 min )

The first four days have covered JavaScript basic syntax, variables, data types, operators/expressions, and conditional statements. Today will learn about loop statements in detail, which are core concepts for implementing repetitive execution in programming. Through loops, large amounts of data and repetitive tasks can be handled efficiently. Master the usage of for loops Understand the differences between while and do-while loops Learn loop control statements (break, continue) Understand loop best practices and performance optimization for loops are the most commonly used loop structure, suitable for situations where the number of iterations is known. // Basic syntax for (let i = 0; i < 5; i++) { console.log(`Loop count: ${i}`); } // Output: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 // Reverse loop for (let i = …  ( 11 min )

Introduction While developing an app with React (Vite + TypeScript), I introduced Chakra UI as my UI library. import { Box, Heading, Text, List, ListItem } from "@chakra-ui/react"; The error message I received was: Attempted import error: 'List' is not exported from '@chakra-ui/react' Apparently, the version of @chakra-ui/react included in my project was outdated, and the List component was not yet included. Updating to the latest version resolved the issue. npm install @chakra-ui/react@latest @emotion/react @emotion/styled framer-motion Then, restart the development server: npm run dev The screen now displays correctly. All Chakra UI components, including List and ListItem, are now available. Type errors have disappeared, and red lines no longer appear in VSCode.  ( 6 min )

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Coding interviews test more than problem-solving—they test clarity, speed, and adaptability. Discover how AI is transforming interview prep, from smarter hints to mock interviews and personalized study systems. When people talk about coding interviews, they often frame them as a pure algorithm game: solve X number of LeetCode problems, memorize patterns, and you’re set. But anyone who has actually sat in a real interview knows it’s not that simple. You’re under pressure. You have to explain your thought process. Sometimes you get curveballs that don’t map neatly to your “pattern library.” That’s why preparing for coding interviews has always been messy—and why the rise of AI for coding interviews is more than just a shiny new tool. It’s a fundamental shift in how we learn, practice, and pe…  ( 10 min )

Celery is the backbone of asynchronous task processing in Python applications, particularly in Django projects. Whether you’re sending emails, processing images, or handling complex data operations, understanding how Celery works under the hood is crucial for building robust, scalable applications. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive deep into the mechanics of Celery tasks, explore the nuances of database connection management, and learn how to scale your Celery infrastructure to handle increasing loads. The Anatomy of Task Creation When you define a Celery task, you’re essentially creating a blueprint for work that can be executed asynchronously. Here’s what happens behind the scenes: from celery import Celery app = Celery('myapp', broker='redis://localhost:6379') @app.task def proc…  ( 12 min )

In today’s digital-first world, cyberattacks are no longer a distant possibility—they are a daily reality. From phishing scams and ransomware to credential stuffing attacks, cybercriminals have countless ways to exploit stolen data. Among the most common and dangerous threats is credential theft. Once usernames and passwords fall into the wrong hands, they often end up for sale or trade on the dark web a hidden part of the internet where cybercriminals operate anonymously. This is where dark web monitoring comes into play. Modern password managers have evolved beyond just storing login credentials; they now actively monitor the dark web for signs that your personal or business credentials have been compromised. By detecting breaches early, users can take action before attackers exploit sto…  ( 10 min )

With the introduction of OpenMQTT to my IOT@Home stack, the availability of long-range sensors increased dramatically. Over the course of the last articles I explored RF433, Bluetooth BLE, LoRa and even IR signals. With these gateways, messages from surrounding devices are captured, for example an outdoor temperature sensor, your smart watch, or a long-range GPS sensor. Reading messages is only one feature of OpenMQTT. Sensing messages to the devices is the opposite direction. This article investigates how MQTT messages are send from a gateway to the receiving device, and to what amount both the gateway and its detected devices can be configured or controlled. Its separated into the following four sections: Gateway Status & Configuration, RF Gateway, and BLE Gateway The technical context o…  ( 15 min )

Introduction Believing in a theory that runs against the dominant paradigm is never easy. Even with strong evidence, proving it often feels like swimming upstream. This challenge is especially visible in a field as noisy and fast-moving as AI, where marketing cycles often drown out deeper questions of architecture and rigor. Right now, the dominant story is simple: Large Language Models can do everything. They can plan, reason, remember, and execute, all through clever prompting. It’s a story that sells, but it’s also fragile. For prototypes, LLMs and prompts are fantastic. For systems that need to scale, integrate, and be trusted, they fall short. That’s not a radical claim. It’s the same lesson software learned two decades ago. Monolithic architectures eventually collapsed under th…  ( 10 min )

https://github.com/geo-tp/ESP32-Bus-Pirate Ever wanted a powerful protocol analyzer that doesn’t cost a fortune? ESP32 Bus Pirate is an open-source firmware that turns any ESP32-S3 board into a multi-protocol hardware toolbox — and you can get the necessary hardware for around $10. Flash it once and a cheap, pocketable ESP32 becomes a serial console, I²C/SPI inspector, 1-Wire reader, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth sniffer, IR sender/decoder, HID emulator, Sub-GHz tool, and more — all accessible via a fast USB serial terminal or a browser-based CLI. The Bus Pirate is a long-standing open hardware project that exposes low-level bus access from a simple terminal. Think of it as a universal bridge between your computer and electronic parts: it lets you discover unknown peripherals, read and write chip registers and memories, observe exchanges between modules, debug hardware without re-flashing firmware on the target, assist in reverse-engineering tasks. Originally built for benches and labs, the Bus Pirate streamlines everyday tasks like scanning an I²C bus, dumping SPI flash, or sniffing UART traffic. The ESP32 Bus Pirate brings the same utility with modern extras — wireless access, USB HID emulation, IR, and radio support (Subghz, RF24 and more). USB Serial — low-latency, scriptable, and familiar for embedded work. Web CLI — control the device from any browser over Wi-Fi; same commands, remote convenience. Standalone - on device screen and keyboard, available for the Cardputer. All interfaces provide the same feature set. See https://github.com/geo-tp/ESP32-Bus-Pirate for more details and the list of supported devices.  ( 6 min )

Building a PDF Parser for HDFC Bank Statements: From 165 Pages to CSV in Minutes 🚀 GitHub Repository | ⭐ Star it if you find it useful! Picture this: You're an auditor, accountant, or financial analyst staring at a 165-page HDFC Bank statement with 3,602 transactions that need to be converted to CSV format. The manual process would take days, and the risk of errors is enormous. That's exactly the challenge I faced recently, and it led me to build an open-source solution that I'm excited to share with the community. I created a Python tool that automatically extracts all transactions from HDFC Bank PDF statements and converts them to CSV format with intelligent categorization. Here's what it accomplishes: ✅ 100% extraction rate from 165-page PDFs ✅ 3,602 transactions processed automatic…  ( 8 min )

Imagine you’re debugging a web application. You fix a CSS glitch, only to find that the backend API starts returning unexpected data. You patch the API, but suddenly your database queries slow down. This is the reality of software development today: everything is interconnected. And that’s exactly why systems thinking is no longer optional—it’s a superpower every developer needs. Systems thinking is about understanding how parts of a system interact, rather than looking at each part in isolation. Seeing how frontend decisions affect backend performance Recognizing how database design impacts scalability Understanding how small UI changes can impact SEO or accessibility If you only focus on your "piece of code," you miss the bigger picture—and your software suffers. Here’s why systems th…  ( 8 min )

In the contemporary landscape of high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI), NVIDIA GPU clusters have emerged as revolutionary tools for accelerating complex computational workloads. These clusters leverage the massive parallel processing power of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) to deliver scalable, fast, and efficient computing solutions across diverse industries. An NVIDIA GPU cluster is a computer cluster where each computing node is equipped with one or more NVIDIA GPUs. These GPUs are interconnected via high-speed networks, enabling them to work collaboratively on large-scale computational tasks. Unlike traditional CPU-centric clusters that rely on sequential processing, GPU clusters focus on parallel computing architecture, allowing hundreds or thousands of …  ( 7 min )

Powering Your IoT: A Guide to Low-Power Tech TL;DR: The success of a large-scale IoT project hinges on choosing the right connectivity. For battery-powered devices, Low-Power Wide-Area Networks (LPWANs) are the answer. This guide breaks down the leading options—LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, and LTE-M—to help you build a cost-effective and sustainable IoT ecosystem. The Internet of Things (IoT) promises a future of unprecedented efficiency, driven by data from billions of connected devices. From tracking assets across a supply chain to monitoring soil moisture in a remote field, the potential is immense. But there's a critical, often-overlooked challenge that can stop a promising IoT initiative in its tracks: power. Traditional connectivity solutions like Wi-Fi and cellular are power-hungry, making th…  ( 10 min )

Stop Losing Launches to “Tiny Bugs”: 7 Engineering Principles Every PM Should Know Two weeks before launch, everything looked green — until a “tiny” change in a shared component broke checkout. Three teams owned three slightly different versions of the same logic. Fixing it took days. Sound familiar? That’s not really a “bug.” That’s a requirements mismatch and it’s the kind of fire drill product managers can prevent if they understand how engineers think. You don’t need to code. But you do need to speak the language of software development well enough to spot risk, ask sharper questions, and make trade-offs with your tech lead. Here are 7 engineering principles, in plain English, that can save your roadmap (and your sanity): DRY — Don’t Repeat Yourself Every duplicated rule = triple the r…  ( 7 min )

Unlocking Business IoT with BLE Beacon Technology TL;DR: BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) beacons are small, low-cost transmitters that provide precise indoor location data, bridging the gap between your physical and digital operations. This technology is a cornerstone of modern enterprise IoT solutions, enabling everything from real-time asset tracking to personalized customer experiences and streamlined workflows. In today's data-driven world, businesses have unprecedented visibility into their digital operations. Yet, for many, the physical world—the factory floor, the retail space, the hospital wing—remains a digital blind spot. How do you track a critical piece of equipment in a sprawling warehouse? How can you guide a visitor through a complex building? How do you engage a customer at th…  ( 10 min )

Imagine opening an app in 2026 where nothing is static. Buttons don’t just sit there — they breathe. Menus don’t just appear — they flow into view. Even error messages move with empathy, helping you understand what went wrong without a wall of text. That’s not science fiction. That’s the future of motion design in UI. For years, we’ve lived with static interfaces. Clean, yes. Predictable, yes. But often, boring and disconnected. The world is moving toward micro-interactions, dynamic flows, and motion-driven experiences because users expect digital products to feel alive. Human-Centered Communication show what’s happening. A button that ripples when clicked is more intuitive than a static highlight. Better Storytelling Performance Meets Aesthetics Framer Motion and Lottie, developers…  ( 7 min )

For anyone stepping into the world of online gaming, choosing the right platform can make all the difference. With so many options available, it can feel overwhelming to decide where to begin. BGD33 has quickly gained popularity among both beginners and experienced players because of its user-friendly design, wide variety of games, and secure environment. If you are a first-time user, this guide will give you a clear introduction to the platform, explain its features, and help you get started smoothly. BGD33 is an online gaming platform created to provide players with an engaging, interactive, and safe experience. Unlike traditional games that require physical consoles or complicated setups, BGD33 allows you to enjoy your favorite titles directly from your computer or mobile device. For fi…  ( 8 min )

This article explains why PHP is often avoided in high-performance / high-scale systems, presents percentage-based comparisons, and suggests better alternatives with reasoning. (Perspective: 10+ years of software engineering experience) High-performance web or system apps typically require: High throughput & low latency (many requests/sec). Low resource usage (CPU, memory, I/O overhead). Excellent concurrency (thousands of simultaneous connections). Real-time behavior (websockets, streaming, push). Predictable scaling (vertical & horizontal). Often Not the First Choice PHP is great for content-oriented websites (CMS, blogs, e-commerce) but its architecture and history introduce limitations. Limitation Root Cause Approx. Impact When It Hurts Most Blocking / synchronous request mod…  ( 8 min )

11+ Best Replit AI Alternatives in 2025 Replit has grown far beyond its origins as a simple online IDE. With Replit AI and Ghostwriter, it now markets itself as a full-stack AI software engineer. It can write code, fix bugs, and even deploy applications from a single platform. But developers know one thing: Replit is no longer the only option. In 2025, a new generation of platforms is competing head-to-head, offering AI agents that don’t just autocomplete snippets but can design, generate, and launch entire applications. The challenge? A quick Google search for Replit alternatives gives you a messy mix: cloud IDEs like Cursor, StackBlitz, Codespaces, or Glitch alongside true AI-first builders like Meku, Bolt, or Lovable. That’s why I have created this guide: to cut through the noise an…  ( 11 min )

Stop Using localStorage for Everything – Here's What to Use Instead ⚠️ Warning: localStorage is NOT a secure place to store sensitive data. Yet, it’s used everywhere. Let’s fix that with better alternatives. localStorage is Like a Digital Trash Can localStorage is tempting: it’s fast, globally accessible, and requires no setup. But it has serious flaws: ❌ No encryption: Data is stored in plain text. ❌ Vulnerable to XSS attacks: Malicious scripts can access it. ❌ Synchronous: Blocks the main thread, slowing down your app. ❌ No expiration: Data persists indefinitely unless manually cleared. ❌ Poor for structured data: It’s just key-value pairs. localStorage Here’s a quick guide to better storage options based on your use case: Use Case Better Alternative Temporary session data…  ( 8 min )

a Promise is a JavaScript object representing the eventual completion or failure of an asynchronous operation, like fetching data from a server or reading a file. It provides a way to handle these "eventual" outcomes, allowing developers to write cleaner, more readable, and more organized asynchronous code by avoiding "callback hell". A Promise object can be in one of three states: pending, fulfilled (resolved), or rejected.  ( 5 min )

The Importance of Setting Clear Expectations Establishing clear expectations with your climbing partner is the first step toward a successful partnership. Before setting foot on the mountain, it’s crucial to discuss and agree on various aspects of the climb, including goals, pace, and responsibilities. Setting clear expectations ensures that both climbers have a shared understanding of the objectives, which helps to avoid conflicts and misunderstandings during the climb. For beginners, this might involve discussing each person’s experience level, fitness, and comfort with different types of climbs, as these factors will influence the overall approach to the ascent. Additionally, discussing potential scenarios and how each partner will respond can be invaluable. For example, what should hap…  ( 9 min )

React js is a free and open-source front-end JavaScript library used to develop interactive user interfaces (UIs). It is a component-based UI library, meaning it focuses on building applications by creating reusable and independent code blocks called components. This approach makes React widely used in web development for both small and large, complex applications.  ( 5 min )

Gitのコミットメッセージ、短く何をしたか書いただけでめっちゃ遡りやすいって改めて思った。 I realized again that keeping Git commit messages short and focused on the task makes it really easy to look back at the history. Also, it's very important to commit files grouped by their content. Nice work, me from a month ago lol I'll write a blog post about these tips another time. git #workflow #tip  ( 6 min )

Introduction If you’re a full‑stack engineer responsible for a Node.js‑powered API, you’ve probably felt the sting of a slow endpoint at least once. In production, a few milliseconds of latency can translate into lost revenue, higher cloud bills, and frustrated users. This tutorial walks you through concrete, low‑risk steps you can take today to squeeze speed out of your service: caching the right data, indexing your database, and embracing async patterns and queues. All examples use plain Node.js (no framework magic) so you can copy‑paste them into any codebase. Before you start optimizing, you need a baseline. Enable request timing in your Express (or Fastify) middleware. Log the duration and the route name. Correlate those logs with DB query times and external HTTP calls. // si…  ( 9 min )

HoYoverse’s just dropped the Official Announcement Trailer for Petit Planet, a cozy life sim where you create your very own tiny world. From lush forests to sunlit beaches, you’re free to customize landscapes, befriend charming neighbors, and live at your own pace—be it serene relaxation or spontaneous adventures. The Coziness Test closed beta sign-ups are open now, so grab your spot early and start crafting the planet of your dreams. Your cosmic sandbox awaits! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Introduction When you’re the DevOps lead for a high‑traffic web service, TLS isn’t just a checkbox – it’s a performance and security cornerstone. Mis‑configured TLS can add latency, expose weak ciphers, or even open the door to downgrade attacks. This tutorial walks you through seven practical steps to lock down Nginx’s TLS stack while keeping the request‑to‑response time razor‑sharp. Older protocol versions (SSLv2, SSLv3, TLS 1.0/1.1) are riddled with known vulnerabilities. In your nginx.conf set the ssl_protocols directive to the latest stable versions: ssl_protocols TLSv1.2 TLSv1.3; TLS 1.3 brings a 30‑40 % reduction in handshake latency and eliminates many legacy cipher suites. A well‑chosen cipher list prevents weak algorithms like RC4 or 3DES. The following list is vetted by Mozil…  ( 8 min )

Read the original article：🔧 Writing and Publishing Your Own Third-Party Library for HarmonyOS Next ✨Introduction In this article, we will explain how to create and share an OHPM package. This package functions like a third-party library. OHPM serves as a storage space for third-party packages designed for HarmonyOS, allowing developers to easily access and share libraries from various sources around the world. 📚Developing and Publishing a Third-Party Library In HarmonyOS Next, third-party libraries are shared through HAR packages, which stand for Harmony Archive. These packages serve as versatile static shared resources that can contain code, C++ libraries, resources, and configuration files. By using HAR packages, developers can share code for ArkUI components and other resources acros…  ( 11 min )

Introduction Since joining Lingo.dev, startup life has been pushing me to eek out as much as I can from AI coding assistants. The more I do this though, the more I've identified counter-productive patterns that I'm sure other people are suffering from. This article covers some of the most significant anti-patterns that I want to proclaim from my soapbox. If your AI assistant regularly goes off the rails, your prompts might not be as clear as you think. There's probably a lot of room for interpretation, leading to outcomes that are technically correct but not what you want. The simplest option is to ask the AI to explain its understanding of your prompt back to you in its own words. For more reliability, discuss the probelm and intent with the AI, prompting it to ask questions until the p…  ( 8 min )

Kubernetes — PODs with Imperative Way What is a Pod? (short intro) A Pod is the smallest deployable object in Kubernetes. It wraps one (usually) container instance of your application and provides a shared networking and storage context for that container. When you want to run a container on Kubernetes, you create a Pod that holds it. What is a Multi-Container Pod? (short intro) A Multi-Container Pod contains two or more containers that must run together and share the same network namespace and storage. These are used for tightly-coupled helper patterns (sidecars) like log collectors, data pullers/pushers, or content generators that the main container consumes. Step-02-01: Get Worker Nodes Status Verify your kubeconfig is set and that worker nodes are Ready. # Configure kubeconfig for k…  ( 7 min )

Kalau kamu mau stop drama “si A nyontek si B” di kelas / tugas / kantor, ini tutorial praktis buat bikin plagiarism checker yang nyadar bahasa Indonesia, bisa cek whole text, per paragraf, per kalimat, dan menyimpan semua tugas ke dalam text bank (Postgres + Qdrant) supaya ketika kamu upload 40 tugas—mereka akan saling dicek otomatis. Frontend & API gateway: Nuxt (server script) — menerima request /check, meneruskan ke embedding/check service. Embedding & Search service: Python + FastAPI + sentence-transformers/paraphrase-multilingual-mpnet-base-v2 + qdrant-client — buat embedding, search, dan upsert vectors. Vector DB: Qdrant — menyimpan embedding (vector size = 768, distance = Cosine). Relational DB: PostgreSQL — menyimpan metadata dokumen (doc_id unik, title, created_at, raw_text). Dock…  ( 10 min )

In Part 1, we covered the SQL patterns and repository structure for building idempotent data warehouses. Now let's automate everything with GitHub Actions and Python orchestration. This article (Part 2) covers: GitHub Actions workflow configuration Python SQL runner with parameterization Environment variable management Cross-platform portability strategies Advanced sandbox naming conventions The magic happens in .github/workflows/deploy-sandbox.yml. This workflow triggers on every push and PR, creating isolated environments automatically. name: Deploy Snowflake Sandbox on: push: branches: [ main, develop, feature/* ] pull_request: branches: [ main ] workflow_dispatch: env: SNOWFLAKE_ACCOUNT: ${{ secrets.SNOWFLAKE_ACCOUNT }} SNOWFLAKE_USER: ${{ secrets.SNOWFLAKE_USER }}…  ( 8 min )

This is a submission for the Heroku "Back to School" AI Challenge I built an AI-Powered RateMyProfessors Platform that transforms how students choose courses and how educators understand their teaching impact using real data from RateMyProfessors.com. For Students: The platform provides intelligent course selection assistance by analyzing professor ratings, reviews, and sentiment patterns across student comments. Users can search for professors and get comprehensive AI-powered insights about teaching styles, course difficulty, and overall satisfaction. For Educators: The same interface allows professors to search for themselves and get an analysis of their students' feedback, helping them understand patterns in student responses and identify areas for improvement. Key Problems Solved Stud…  ( 7 min )

Leo is a software engineer turned digital artist who is fascinated by the use of AI in creating art. He developed an AI artist called ‘Iris’, who is trained on a historical art dataset. Iris can create beautiful paintings in no time when given a detailed prompt. However, Leo notices some problematic patterns within the paintings, such as placing people of a certain color or facial features in the background or highlighting people from a certain community as important. To resolve this issue, Leo opted to sanitize the dataset on which Iris was trained. After doing so, the paintings created by Iris improved and became bias-free. So what exactly is data sanitization? It is a process of permanently deleting data from storage devices in such a way that it is impossible to recover the eliminated…  ( 9 min )

This Java project provides a cross-platform CLI tool for managing processes, simplifying a task that would otherwise require using different, complex commands on various operating systems. It offers a single, intuitive interface for actions like finding a process by its port or killing a process by its PID, abstracting away the underlying OS commands. Project Structure: Create a new Java project with a single class App.java inside a package named com.process_killer. You can use any IDE like IntelliJ IDEA or VS Code. Dependencies: This project uses only the Java Standard Library, so no external dependencies are needed. The App.java class contains several methods, each responsible for a specific part of the application's functionality. main(String[] args) This is the main entry point of …  ( 10 min )

Coding Agent Template: Vercel's official Next.js templates for building AI-powered coding agents that support Claude Code, OpenAI's Codex CLI, Cursor CLI, and opencode with Vercel Sandbox to automatically execute coding tasks on your repositories. Key features: 🤖 Multiple AI coding agents in one platform 🔒 Secure sandbox execution with Vercel 🌳 AI-generated Git branch names 📊 Real-time task progress tracking 💾 Persistent PostgreSQL storage 🔗 Automatic Git integration 🚀 One-click Vercel deployment Perfect for automating feature development, code refactoring, and bug fixes across your repositories. The template handles everything from environment setup to version control. 👉 Blog Post 👉 GitHub Repo  ( 6 min )

Unit testing is one of those tasks every developer knows they should do… but often avoid. That’s where AI comes in. With the right prompts, you can generate reliable, context-aware unit tests in minutes — not hours. Here’s how I use AI to make testing painless. 1️⃣ Turn Functions Into Test Cases Instead of writing tests manually, let AI generate them directly from your function. 💡 Prompt Example: “Write unit tests in Jest for this JavaScript function: [paste code]. Cover normal cases, edge cases, and error handling.” Why: You get structured coverage instantly. 2️⃣ Cover Edge Cases Automatically Developers often miss tricky scenarios. AI can expand coverage beyond the obvious. 💡 Prompt Example: “Generate unit tests for this Python function. Include at least 3 edge cases I might overlook.…  ( 9 min )

Quicksort is a highly efficient sorting algorithm that is widely used in computer science and software development. Its divide-and-conquer approach makes it particularly appealing for sorting large datasets. In this blog post, we will explore Quicksort through an engaging lens—by comparing it to the IKEA assembly process. Just as IKEA provides clear steps to assemble furniture, Quicksort can be broken down into systematic, easy-to-follow steps. We will delve into the algorithm's mechanics, walk through code implementations, discuss performance considerations, and explore real-world applications. By the end, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of Quicksort and how to apply it in your projects. Quicksort is a comparison-based sorting algorithm that follows a divide-and-conquer strategy…  ( 8 min )

Hey folks 👋 I’ve been working with the CodeHubbers This was our largest PR yet: 🔑 Authentication System (by @CoderRC) ✅ User registration & login with JWT tokens ✅ Protected routes + authentication context ✅ Profile modals with avatar upload/editing ✅ User preferences synced to MongoDB ✅ Integration with Mongoose This means Orbit OS is no longer just a demo desktop environment — users can now have accounts, preferences, and identities inside the system. 🎨 Theme & UI Enhancements (by @dailker) ✅ High-contrast theme for accessibility ✅ Improved theme registry + smooth animations ✅ Polished authentication forms with validation ✅ Brand new default OrbitOS wallpaper ✅ Global styling refinements (consistent across all apps) On top of that, the UI components (taskbar, windows, apps) are now fully theme-aware, so the experience feels more polished and personal. 🖼️ User Experience Highlights Enhanced taskbar with user info Real-time avatar preview & editing Auth forms that look like part of the OS instead of placeholder UIs Preferences (themes, wallpaper, profile) that persist between sessions All these changes make Orbit OS feel closer to a real desktop environment rather than just a prototype. 🔍 Why This Matters Orbit OS started as an experiment — a web-based operating system with a desktop-like UI. With this update: It’s no longer just visual; it’s user-aware. Preferences and themes now stick with your account. Accessibility and inclusivity improved with a dedicated high-contrast theme. Developers get a scalable foundation for future features (apps, storage, permissions). 📂 What’s Next Refining file management Expanding built-in apps More accessibility improvements Growing the community via CodeHubbers 👉 Check out the repo here: Orbit OS on GitHub If you’re into open source, full-stack development, or just love experimenting with futuristic UIs, we’d love to have you contribute!  ( 6 min )

Static sales charts in Excel or spreadsheets do not let you explore your data dynamically. Want to zoom in on a specific month? Compare different products? You need to create new charts manually. In this tutorial, you will build an interactive sales chart in Python using Plotly that lets users hover for details, zoom into timeframes, and filter by product. Before we begin, make sure you have: Python 3.7 or higher installed on your system. You will need two libraries: Plotly for creating interactive visualizations and Pandas for handling data. Install them using pip: pip install plotly pandas You can run this code in any Python environment: VS Code, Jupyter Notebook, PyCharm, or even the command line. The interactive charts will open in your default browser. This tutorial assumes you are c…  ( 9 min )

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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment has just been officially folded into Zelda lore, giving this Musou-style spin-off a fresh boost of credibility. With its new canon status, you can look forward to beefed-up combat mechanics—think deeper combos, nuanced enemy interactions and all kinds of exciting gameplay twists that shake up the usual hack-and-slash formula. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

PlayStation’s latest State of Play packed over 35 minutes of reveals, including a quick 5-minute dive into Saros gameplay and our first real look at Marvel’s Wolverine in action. Insomniac even gave us a behind-the-scenes peek at how the game’s being built, and it already feels like a surefire hit. On top of the game announcements, Sony snuck in a surprise hardware drop: the Pulse Elevate Wireless Speakers. Tamoor breaks down all the highlights and shares why we’re officially hyped for what’s next. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

O intuito deste artigo é ser a primeira parte de um material introdutório à Programação Funcional. Usarei Clojure, uma linguagem que usa esse paradigma muito diferente da tradicional Orientação a Objetos amplamente utilizada no mercado de trabalho e ensinada em faculdades tradicionais. Se você tem a mente aberta para uma nova linguagem de programação e acredita que uma sintaxe e paradigma novos te levarão a novos horizontes, este artigo é para você! Vou também fazer algumas comparações com linguagens historicamente consideradas orientadas a objeto (como Java, por exemplo). Logo de início, já vou trazer que a Programação Funcional tem muito a agregar. Com ela, é possível escrever códigos mais robustos, menos suscetíveis a erros e expandir sua forma de pensar. Por exemplo, a imutabilidade, u…  ( 12 min )

Sua aplicação já ficou misteriosamente lenta em produção? Você olha o código e vê um loop que parece inofensivo, mas, por trás dele, dezenas ou centenas de consultas ao banco de dados estão sendo disparadas. Se isso soa familiar, você provavelmente já foi vítima do infame problema N+1. Este é um dos problemas de performance mais clássicos e silenciosos que existem, aparecendo tanto na comunicação frontend-backend quanto nas interações do backend com o banco de dados. Vamos desmistificá-lo de uma vez por todas. No fundo, o problema N+1 acontece quando seu código: Faz 1 requisição inicial para buscar uma lista de itens. Depois, faz N requisições adicionais (uma para cada item da lista) para buscar dados relacionados. O resultado é 1 + N chamadas de rede ou consultas ao banco de dados, quan…  ( 9 min )

Introduction As a DevOps lead, you know that every second of downtime can translate into lost revenue, frustrated users, and tarnished brand reputation. Modern micro‑service stacks make it possible to push updates without taking the whole system offline, but the process still requires a disciplined approach. This checklist walks you through a practical, end‑to‑end workflow for zero‑downtime deployments using Docker containers behind an Nginx reverse proxy. It’s written for teams that already have a CI/CD pipeline in place and want to tighten the safety net around production releases. Pin base images – Use a specific tag (e.g., python:3.11-slim) instead of latest. Multi‑stage builds – Strip out build‑time dependencies to keep the runtime image lean. Health checks – Declare a HEALTHCHECK i…  ( 8 min )

Introduction As a DevOps lead, you know that a public‑facing web server is the first line of defense against a myriad of attacks. Nginx is fast, flexible, and widely used, but out‑of‑the‑box it lacks a few critical hardening steps. This tutorial walks you through a practical, step‑by‑step hardening checklist that covers: Enforcing strong TLS with modern ciphers Adding a Fail2Ban jail to block brute‑force attempts Sprinkling essential security‑related HTTP headers Automating certificate renewal with certbot By the end you’ll have a production‑ready Nginx instance that can withstand common web‑layer threats while keeping latency low. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (or any recent Debian‑based distro) Root or sudo access A domain name pointing to the server’s public IP Basic familiarity with systemd an…  ( 8 min )

Remember when GDPR first landed? Everyone was scrambling to check boxes and avoid trouble. Fast forward, and it feels like a lot of companies just stopped watching for updates. Maybe you think GDPR’s old news, but honestly, it’s still a big deal in 2025. The rules are tougher now—consent is stricter, and people have more rights over their data. If GDPR’s slipped off your radar, I’d say this is the year to get back on track. New enforcement trends and rule changes keep popping up, and missing them can get expensive fast. Why GDPR Remains Essential in 2025 It’s tempting to think GDPR’s faded into the background, but that’s not really the case. With new laws, public enforcement, and people caring more about privacy, ignoring GDPR could backfire in ways you might not expect. Evolving Regulat…  ( 8 min )

Last night my foreign cousin was sharing his startup story with me. Things were going well — their product was gaining users, the team was excited… but then he mentioned the AWS cloud bill. What began as a few hundred dollars a month had suddenly ballooned into the thousands. For a small team, that’s brutal. This isn’t rare. Startups (and small teams) often scale the product faster than they manage costs. The good news: most cloud-cost problems are straightforward to fix. Here’s a simple, non-overwhelming checklist that actually works. A classic money trap is spinning up production-grade infrastructure for non-critical tasks. I’ve seen early-stage teams launch a full-blown EKS cluster just to run CI/CD pipelines. That’s like renting an office tower just to store sticky notes. 👉 Fix: For …  ( 8 min )

Alright, glad to have you all back with me. Today we will be taking a look into the basic commands of a Linux operating system. First of all what is Linux? Linux is a free, open-source operating system that works like Windows or macOS. It manages the computer’s hardware and software, and many servers, smartphones (like Android), and devices around the world use it. User & File Management sudo su → Switch to the superuser (admin) account. Working with Folders & Navigation mkdir → Make a new folder. ls → Show the files and folders in the current location. cd → Change to a different folder. pwd → Print where you are (your current folder path). Creating & Moving Files touch → Create an empty file. cp → Copy files or folders. mv → Move or rename files/folders. Viewing & Editing Files vim → Open a text editor in the terminal. cat → Show the contents of a file. less → View a file one page at a time (useful for big files). Searching & Deleting rm → Remove (delete) a file. grep → Search for text inside files. Thats all for now, hope we enjoyed our ride today, see you next time!  ( 7 min )

Get Data Lakehouse Books: Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide Apache Polaris: The Defintive Guide Architecting an Apache Iceberg Lakehouse Join the Data Lakehouse Community Data Lakehouse Blog Roll Modern lakehouse stacks live or die by how they manage tables on cheap, scalable object storage. That “how” is the job of open table formats, the layer that turns piles of Parquet/ORC files into reliable, ACID-compliant tables with schema evolution, time travel, and efficient query planning. If you’ve ever wrestled with brittle Hive tables, small-file explosions, or “append-only” lakes that can’t handle updates and deletes, you already know why this layer matters. In this guide, we’ll demystify the five formats you’re most likely to encounter: Apache Iceberg - snapshot- and manifest–driven, en…  ( 19 min )

At 3:47 AM on a Tuesday in July, our monitoring system detected severe thunderstorm warnings for the Colorado Rockies. Within minutes, Camprs automatically: Cancelled 23 high-altitude hiking tours scheduled for that morning Moved 8 whitewater rafting trips to a safer section of river Sent SMS notifications to 156 affected guests with rebooking options Alerted 12 activity guides about schedule changes Updated availability calendars to prevent new dangerous bookings All before the first lightning strike. This wasn't magic—it was the culmination of 18 months building weather intelligence into outdoor activity management. Here's how we architected a system that keeps adventurers safe while keeping operators profitable, and the lessons we learned about integrating weather data at scale. Unlike …  ( 13 min )

Se você trabalha com PySpark e já precisou aplicar uma lógica dentro de uma coluna do tipo array, sua primeira reação provavelmente foi: "Vou criar uma UDF". É uma solução rápida e flexível, mas que esconde um grave problema de performance. Neste post, vamos explorar a forma correta e muito mais eficiente de fazer isso usando Funções de Ordem Superior (Higher-Order Functions - HOFs). Uma User-Defined Function (UDF) em Python parece simples, mas por baixo dos panos, o Spark faz um trabalho caro: Serialização: Para cada linha, os dados da coluna saem do ambiente otimizado do Spark (JVM). Transferência: Os dados são enviados para um processo Python. Execução: Sua função Python é executada. Desserialização: O resultado volta da Python para a JVM. Esse "ida e volta" para cada elemento de da…  ( 9 min )

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A comprehensive guide to choosing the right environment strategy for your CDK applications If you're building applications with AWS CDK, you've faced this question: how should you structure your code to deploy to multiple environments? This fundamental architectural decision sparked an interesting discussion in the CDK community, leading us - Thorsten Höger and Kenta Goto - to collaborate on this comprehensive guide. Between us, we've reviewed hundreds of CDK projects and noticed a pattern: about 90% of teams choose their environment management approach without fully understanding its implications. The decision seems simple at first: you need dev, staging, and production environments. But the way you structure your CDK code to achieve this has far-reaching consequences for your team's prod…  ( 14 min )

BlackRock filed a registered trust company to back its proposed Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, a yield-generating product that would complement its $87 billion spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT.

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Bitcoin fell to new local lows on the back of strong US jobs data, joining stocks and gold in what analysis called an “overdue” correction.

Seven spot XRP ETF rulings and Ripple’s bank charter decision hit in October 2025. Discover why funds see XRP as Wall Street’s dark horse.

Cryptocurrencies are where the blockchain industry is today, “but tokenization is where it’s going next,” Chainlink’s co-founder Sergey Nazarov told Cointelegraph.

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SharpLink, one of the world’s largest public holders of ETH, has notified the SEC of its plans to tokenize its common stock on Superstate’s Open Bell tokenization platform.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose applauded the progress, while continuing to support the creation of an Ohio Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve.

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Bitcoin’s proof-of-work drove hardware innovation from GPUs to ASICs that are 100,000x more efficient. AI networks need the same competitive incentives.

SharpLink, one of the world’s largest public holders of ETH, has notified the SEC of its plans to tokenize its common stock on Superstate’s Open Bell tokenization platform.

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US spot Bitcoin ETF flows cooled after strong prior inflows, signalling weaker institutional demand that could push BTC price into an extended correction.

M2 Capital invested $20 million in Ethena’s ENA token as the protocol’s TVL neared $15 billion, with growing institutional backing from global crypto investors.

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A DAO member flagged risks and transparency issues, but Curve founder Michael Egorov said audits and safeguards address them.

Turn social hype into smart signals with Grok 4: scan sentiment, summarize fundamentals and confirm onchain data before investing.

A trader grew $125,000 into $43 million on Ethereum with leverage on Hyperliquid, then cashed out $6.86 million. Here’s what traders can learn.

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Dutch ING and Italy’s UniCredit are among nine banks developing a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin planned to launch in the second half of 2026.

Stablecoin payments firm RedotPay said it became a fintech unicorn after a $47 million round with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Galaxy Ventures and Vertex Ventures.

Nasdaq-listed Fitell tanked on Wednesday after buying $10 million of Solana as part of a newly announced crypto treasury strategy.

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin explained how Fusaka’s PeerDAS feature will address Ethereum layer 2 scaling bottlenecks.

Kadan Stadelmann, chief technology officer at Komodo Platform, told Cointelegraph treasury companies are competing to see who can create the most enticing structure.

Ethereum exchange balances dropped to a nine-year low of 14.8 million ETH as digital asset treasury firms and exchange-traded funds accelerate buying.

Stablecoin issuer Circle has partnered with crypto infrastructure and self-custody platform Crossmint to offer USDC across more chains for both humans and AI agents.

Australia has released draft legislation to create new crypto products, bringing the crypto companies under the same rules as financial services businesses.

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Following its announcement back in 2021, Insomniac Games is finally giving us a first look at the highly anticipated Marvel’s Wolverine game. Unlike the company’s web-slinging, wise-cracking hero, however, the trailer showcases Logan diving headlong into action with copious amounts of blood and severed limbs to boot. The short gameplay trailer highlights Weapon X’s adventures, […] The post Insomniac Games To Release Marvel’s Wolverine In Fall 2026 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

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Beyond the many products that Taiwanese computing brand ASUS has for the consumer market, the company does cater to businesses too. One example is the ExpertCentre P500SV desktop tower, launched today alongside the ExpertBook laptops. It comes with a wide range of tools to make sure you get the job done, and as seamlessly as […] The post ASUS ExpertCenter P500SV Lightning Review: Getting Down To Business appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 39 min )

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It’s been awhile since premium audio brand Bowers & Wilkins released its Px8 headphones. The time seemed ripe for the brand to give it a refresh, and so we now have the Px8 S2. It seems to have also inherited the eye-watering price tag, but we’ll get to that in a bit. As an a […] The post Bowers & Wilkins Launches Px8 S2 In Malaysia For RM3,299 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

A Coinbase executive and three other crypto tax and policy specialists will meet with the Senate Finance Committee next Wednesday to discuss digital asset tax matters.

Bitcoin’s $22.6 billion monthly options expiry is led by the bulls but macroeconomic headwinds could give the bears a last minute advantage.

Bitcoin’s $22.6 billion monthly options expiry is led by the bulls but macroeconomic headwinds could give the bears a last minute advantage.

No scheduled consideration of a market structure bill appeared on Senate calendars as of Wednesday, and pushback from Democrats could challenge what is expected to be a tight vote.

No scheduled consideration of a market structure bill appeared on Senate calendars as of Wednesday, and pushback from Democrats could challenge what is expected to be a tight vote.

Institutional demand for Ethereum contrasts with weak retail flows, while ETH must reclaim $4,580 to trigger a potential breakout, according to an analyst.

Institutional demand for Ethereum contrasts with weak retail flows, while ETH must reclaim $4,580 to trigger a potential breakout, according to an analyst.

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Stablecoins feature 24/7, near-instant cross-border settlement, but retail consumers are waiting for guarantees against fraud and disputes.

Stablecoins feature 24/7, near-instant cross-border settlement, but retail consumers are waiting for guarantees against fraud and disputes.

Bitcoin bulls are trying to seize control but are expected to face strong selling at $117,500. Will altcoins capitalize on BTC's potential range-bound price action?

Bitcoin bulls are trying to seize control but are expected to face strong selling at $117,500. Will altcoins capitalize on BTC's potential range-bound price action?

The roundtable between the two US financial regulators announced earlier this month will come after several policy changes affecting digital assets.

The roundtable between the two US financial regulators announced earlier this month will come after several policy changes affecting digital assets.

The USDH stablecoin is live, giving the derivatives exchange its first dollar-pegged asset after Native Markets secured issuance rights in a validator vote.

The USDH stablecoin is live, giving the derivatives exchange its first dollar-pegged asset after Native Markets secured issuance rights in a validator vote.

Bitcoin’s bullish divergences on the RSI metric, along with record-low volatility, were early signs that the rally to $113,900 was in the making. Is the sell-off over?

Bitcoin’s bullish divergences on the RSI metric, along with record-low volatility, were early signs that the rally to $113,900 was in the making. Is the sell-off over?

At least three other candidates may be in the running to chair the CTFC after the Winklevoss twins reportedly soured on Trump’s first pick, Brian Quintenz.

At least three other candidates may be in the running to chair the CTFC after the Winklevoss twins reportedly soured on Trump’s first pick, Brian Quintenz.

Whales rotated heavily into ASTER and dumped HYPE as smart money bets on a shift toward the new DEX token associated with Binance’s CZ.

Whales rotated heavily into ASTER and dumped HYPE as smart money bets on a shift toward the new DEX token associated with Binance's CZ.

Paxos’ USDH plan brings PayPal/Venmo links, a $20-million fund and yield sharing. Could it turn Hyperliquid into DeFi’s next liquidity hub?

Paxos’ USDH plan brings PayPal/Venmo links, a $20-million fund and yield sharing. Could it turn Hyperliquid into DeFi’s next liquidity hub?

Bitcoin Core proponents defend OP_RETURN changes as neutral, while critics warn of spam and capture.

Bitcoin Core proponents defend OP_RETURN changes as neutral, while critics warn of spam and capture.

Coinbase Ventures led a $14.6 million round for Bastion, a startup providing white-label stablecoin issuance with backing from Sony, Samsung, A16z and others.

Coinbase Ventures led a $14.6 million round for Bastion, a startup providing white-label stablecoin issuance with backing from Sony, Samsung, A16z and others.

Bitcoin traders supplied BTC price levels to cause “max pain” around a giant $17.5 billion options expiry, while Bollinger Bands set new records.

Bitcoin traders supplied BTC price levels to cause “max pain” around a giant $17.5 billion options expiry, while Bollinger Bands set new records.

While crypto focuses on US and EU markets, real adoption is happening in Argentina, Nigeria and the Philippines, where digital assets solve survival needs.

While crypto focuses on US and EU markets, real adoption is happening in Argentina, Nigeria and the Philippines, where digital assets solve survival needs.

Chainlink integrated its data services and crosschain protocol into the institutional blockchain Canton Network and joined as a super validator.

Chainlink integrated its data services and crosschain protocol into the institutional blockchain Canton Network and joined as a super validator.

Chainlink has integrated its data services and crosschain protocol into the institutional blockchain Canton Network and joined as a super validator.

Chainalysis APAC policy lead Chengyi Ong says favorable policy and taxes helped boost crypto in Japan, while stablecoins were popular across the Asia Pacific.

Chainalysis APAC policy lead Chengyi Ong says favorable policy and taxes helped boost crypto in Japan, while stablecoins were popular across the Asia Pacific.

Chainalysis APAC policy lead Chengyi Ong says favorable policy and taxes helped boost crypto in Japan, while stablecoins were popular across the Asia Pacific.

XRP price was up 6.8% since Monday’s crypto market pullback, as traders said key support levels must hold to sustain a recovery to new all-time highs.

XRP price was up 6.8% since Monday’s crypto market pullback, as traders said key support levels must hold to sustain a recovery to new all-time highs.

XRP price was up 6.8% since Monday’s crypto market pullback, as traders said key support levels must hold to sustain a recovery to new all-time highs.

DefiLlama data showed that Aster topped daily perpetual trading volumes with $24.7 billion on Wednesday, surpassing competitors including Hyperliquid and edgeX.

DefiLlama data showed that Aster topped daily perpetual trading volumes with $24.7 billion on Wednesday, surpassing competitors including Hyperliquid and edgeX.

DefiLlama data showed that Aster topped daily perpetual trading volumes with $24.7 billion on Wednesday, surpassing competitors like Hyperliquid and edgeX.

Can stablecoins disrupt Visa and Mastercard? Explore how blockchain payments may capture billions in fees from US credit card networks.

Can stablecoins disrupt Visa and Mastercard? Explore how blockchain payments may capture billions in fees from US credit card networks.

Introduced in October 2020, Europe’s digital euro may not launch until 2029, according to ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone.

Introduced in October 2020, Europe’s digital euro may not launch until 2029, according to ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone.

Introduced in October 2020, Europe’s digital euro may not launch until 2029, according to ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone.

Growing Wall Street crypto adoption and agentic AI platforms may catalyze a “supercycle” for Ethereum, according to BitMine, the largest corporate holder of Ether.

Growing Wall Street crypto adoption and agentic AI platforms may catalyze a “supercycle” for Ethereum, according to BitMine, the largest corporate holder of Ether.

Growing Wall Street crypto adoption and agentic AI platforms may catalyze a “supercycle” for Ethereum, according to BitMine, the largest corporate holder of Ether.

Kraken committed $2 million to Freedom Fund PAC and America First Digital, citing a need to defend crypto users’ rights in the US.

Kraken committed $2 million to Freedom Fund PAC and America First Digital, citing a need to defend crypto users’ rights in the US.

Kraken committed $2 million to Freedom Fund PAC and America First Digital, citing a need to defend crypto users’ rights in the US.

Bitcoin whale distribution and a weakening technical structure could push BTC price into an extended sell-off toward $100,000.

Bitcoin whale distribution and a weakening technical structure could push BTC price into an extended sell-off toward $100,000.

Bitcoin whale distribution and a weakening technical structure could push BTC price into an extended sell-off toward $100,000.

FearsOff CEO Marwan Hachem told Cointelegraph that it was risky to keep too much centralized control in projects that “claim to be decentralized.”

FearsOff CEO Marwan Hachem told Cointelegraph that it was risky to keep too much centralized control in projects that “claim to be decentralized.”

FearsOff CEO Marwan Hachem told Cointelegraph that it was risky to keep too much centralized control in projects that “claim to be decentralized.”

Which treasury strategy is gaining ground in 2025: Bitcoin as digital gold or Ether as a yield engine?

Which treasury strategy is gaining ground in 2025: Bitcoin as digital gold or Ether as a yield engine?

The Ethereum co-founder warned that closed systems breed abuse and monopolies, urging open-source, verifiable infrastructure for healthcare, finance and voting.

The Ethereum co-founder warned that closed systems breed abuse and monopolies, urging open-source, verifiable infrastructure for healthcare, finance and voting.

The Ethereum co-founder warned that closed systems breed abuse and monopolies, urging open-source, verifiable infrastructure for healthcare, finance and voting.

What is India’s levy crypto tax, and how does it apply across various types of transactions, such as trading, selling or spending your crypto?

What is India’s levy crypto tax, and how does it apply across various types of transactions, such as trading, selling or spending your crypto?

What is India’s levy crypto tax, and how does it apply across various types of transactions, such as trading, selling or spending your crypto?

Strategy chair Michael Saylor says Bitcoin will gain after “macro headwinds” subside as treasury companies and ETFs put upward pressure on the cryptocurrency.

Strategy chair Michael Saylor says Bitcoin will gain after “macro headwinds” subside as treasury companies and ETFs put upward pressure on the cryptocurrency.

Strategy chair Michael Saylor says Bitcoin will gain after “macro headwinds” subside as treasury companies and ETFs put upward pressure on the cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin’s Bollinger Bands compressed to record-tight weekly levels, with analysts predicting inevitable volatility expansion and major price movement.

Bitcoin’s Bollinger Bands compressed to record-tight weekly levels, with analysts predicting inevitable volatility expansion and major price movement.

The number of crypto millionaires has jumped 40% year-on-year to over 240,000, driven mainly by institutional adoption, according to Henley & Partners.

The number of crypto millionaires has jumped 40% year-on-year to over 240,000, driven mainly by institutional adoption, according to Henley & Partners.

Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz says US crypto legislation will unleash new market participation, which could break the traditional four-year cycle.

Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz says US crypto legislation will unleash new market participation, which could break the traditional four-year cycle.

US Commodity Futures Trading Commission acting chair Caroline Pham said her agency is looking to allow derivatives traders to post stablecoins and tokenized assets as collateral.

US Commodity Futures Trading Commission acting chair Caroline Pham said her agency is looking to allow derivatives traders to post stablecoins and tokenized assets as collateral.

Ian Calderon, a former California lawmaker and Bitcoiner, started his campaign for California governor as a long shot among several established candidates.

Ian Calderon, a former California lawmaker and Bitcoiner, started his campaign for California governor as a long shot among several established candidates.

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Inventory challenges usually come down to one thing: unpredictability. When stockouts happen, sales are lost. When inventory piles up, capital and space are wasted. Business Central users often face this dilemma because standard forecasting tools don’t go far enough. This post outlines how smarter forecasting inside Business Central helps eliminate the guesswork—especially when planning for fast-moving or seasonal inventory. Basic forecasts exist in Business Central, but they have key limitations: Static predictions that don’t respond to real-world changes No direct connection to planning fields like reorder points or safety stock A reliance on spreadsheets for manual adjustments before action can be taken This makes it difficult to use forecasts directly in your fulfillment workflows. T…  ( 7 min )

We all know the classic React error boundary: wrap a component, catch rendering errors, and show a fallback UI. But if you’ve worked on real-world apps, you know the “textbook” approach often falls short. Async errors, route-specific crashes, and logging needs require a more advanced setup. In this article, I’ll walk you through a TypeScript-first approach to error boundaries that makes your React apps more resilient, easier to debug, and more user-friendly. First, let’s define a solid, TypeScript-friendly error boundary that handles errors gracefully and logs them: import React from "react"; interface ErrorBoundaryProps { children: React.ReactNode; fallback?: React.ReactNode; } interface ErrorBoundaryState { hasError: boolean; error?: Error; } export class AppErrorBoundary exte…  ( 7 min )

A technical deep-dive into building bank-level infrastructure using modern Java, React, and multi-cloud architecture Building a fintech platform that processes sensitive financial data for millions of users while maintaining bank-level security is one of the most challenging engineering problems you can tackle. Over the past year, my team and I have been building the core infrastructure for an AI-powered financial platform using Java Spring Boot, React, and Amazon Bedrock. I wanted to share the key architectural decisions and lessons learned. When users connect their financial accounts to our platform through Plaid, we need to process their entire financial life in real-time: Multiple data sources per user (average 4-6 financial accounts) Real-time transaction processing (millions of eve…  ( 12 min )

Went crazy with a friend because of how useless giveaways are for discord server owners (tiny ROI). This way you can convert your participants to value by getting followers/making them watch full videos or whatever instead of having a simple emoji reaction to enter the giveaway We already saw pretty cool mechanics from our early users using paid partnerships as a way to grow or get sponsored, basically setting up sponsorships like "hey we can make a giveaway for you with a 'join discord' task redirecting to your server" for x $ Kind of like Gleam, but for free and discord native. website : https://www.scoplidrop.com  ( 6 min )

Unlocking the World of Artificial Intelligence: Agents and Environments In the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI), two fundamental concepts form the backbone of intelligent systems: Agents and Environments. These interconnected components enable AI systems to interact, adapt, and learn from their surroundings, much like humans do. What is an Agent? An Agent is a software program that perceives its environment, takes actions, and learns from the consequences of those actions. Think of an Agent as a digital entity that navigates and interacts with its surroundings, making decisions to achieve specific goals or objectives. Examples of Agents include: Virtual Assistants: Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant, which understand voice commands and respond accordingly. Self-Driving Cars: Autonomous vehicles that sense their environment, make decisions, and adapt to changing circumstances. Recommendation Systems: Online platforms that learn user preferences an... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

El otro día, hablando con Carlos Caballero, me comentaba el suplicio que a veces es generar miniaturas para sus vídeos de YouTube. No sé si sabéis, pero Carlos tiene un canal sobre programación y tecnología, y el toque personal, la imagen, es crucial. Me explicaba que, por mucho que se esforzara con los prompts, los resultados que le devolvía la IA a menudo eran genéricos, carentes de la chispa o del estilo visual que él buscaba. No es que las imágenes fueran feas, es que no eran suyas. Me reconozco en su problema. A menudo, cuando uso una IA generativa, le pido que me escriba un texto sobre algo muy concreto, como alguna documentación sobre OpenTelemetry, y lo que me devuelve es correcto, pero le falta contexto. No sabe que quiero que se enfoque en los problemas que soluciona, no en cómo …  ( 9 min )

Member-only story -- 3 Share Every Linux distro ships with its own firewall defaults — whether that’s ufw , firewalld , or plain iptables . But in my experience, default firewall rules are never enough. ufw firewalld iptables Too Permissive Some distros allow all outbound traffic by default — including to malicious IPs. Assumes “One Size Fits All” A web server and a database server shouldn’t have the same rules, but defaults often treat them the same. Silent Gaps Some ports stay open unintentionally (like 111 for RPC or 631 for CUPS) because they’re bundled in “trusted services.” No Egress Control Attackers love defaults because they almost always allow outbound C2 (command-and-control) traffic. Set all inbound traffic to deny unless explicitly allowed. With UFW: ufw default deny incoming ufw default allow outgoing Read Full Blog on Medium Here  ( 6 min )

The Rise of Contextual Fluidity in Prompt Engineering: Revolutionizing AI Conversations In the next two years, I foresee a groundbreaking shift in prompt engineering, where AI models will seamlessly adapt to context shifts, such as tone, style, and sentiment. This phenomenon, dubbed "contextual fluidity," will enable AI systems to respond more naturally and empathetically to users' needs. The Keys to Contextual Fluidity: Predictive Linguistic APIs: Leveraging advanced language models and predictive analytics, these APIs will analyze user input, identify context shifts, and generate responses that align with the new context. Multimodal Data Fusion: By combining text, speech, and visual data, AI models will gain a deeper understanding of user intent, preferences, and emotions, allowing for more personalized and engaging interactions. Adaptive Learning: AI models will learn from user interactions, adjusting their responses to reflect the evolving contex... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

Member-only story -- Share When attackers brute-force SSH or slip in with stolen credentials, they usually leave their first footprints in one place: /var/log/auth.log (or /var/log/secure on RHEL). /var/log/auth.log /var/log/secure Shows every SSH login attempt (success or failure) Records sudo privilege escalations sudo - Logs session activity for cron, systemd, and more Reveals unusual IPs, odd login times, and brute-force patterns If you ignore it, you’re flying blind. Brute Force Bots Hundreds of Failed password for root from 45.xxx… attempts in minutes. → Blocked with fail2ban. Failed password for root from 45.xxx… - Suspicious User Access A developer logging in at 3 AM from overseas. → Traced to a compromised laptop. Misconfigurations PAM errors from a broken cron job spamming auth.log. → Fixed before it spiraled into outages. tail -f /var/log/auth.log Read Full Blog on Medium Here  ( 6 min )

Member-only story -- Share I thought it was just a script for fun. Until it gave me a date I can’t unsee — and started acting like it knew something I didn’t. I was bored one night, tinkering on my Linux machine like always. I thought: What if I could make my server predict my death date? Not seriously — just a random future date from a script I’d call DeathPredictor.sh . I wrote it in 15 minutes. DeathPredictor.sh #!/bin/bash year=$(( $(date +%Y) + (RANDOM % 50 + 1) )) month=$(( RANDOM % 12 + 1 )) day=$(( RANDOM % 28 + 1 )) date -d "$year-$month-$day" +"%d %B %Y" Simple. Creepy. Harmless. But when I ran it… user@server:~$ ./DeathPredictor.sh 16 April 2043 user@server:~$ Then the server froze. No logs. No CPU spike. Just silence — for 43 seconds. Then it came back online. At first, I laughed it off. But 16 April 2043 felt… familiar. I searched my notes, my calendar, even old family records. Read Full Blog on Medium Here  ( 6 min )

When I joined Trainual, there was no QA team at all. I was the very first QA engineer in the company. My initial challenge was to establish a testing process from scratch: set up standards, introduce metrics, and prove the value of QA in a fast-growing product team. As the product and company grew, I helped to expand the QA function — building a team of four (now 7) manual testers and one automation engineer, while continuing to serve as the QA Lead. This article shares how I built QA processes from the ground up, and how we learned to balance manual and automated testing to deliver quality at scale. Started as the first QA – responsible for defining processes, metrics, and regression coverage. Expanded into a QA team – four manual testers focusing on exploratory, regression, and …  ( 8 min )

Ever found yourself in a TypeScript project using the Result pattern, only to discover that while it promises type-safe error handling, your code is now cluttered with boilerplate if (result.isErr()) checks and inconsistent logging? If so, you're not alone. The power of this pattern can get lost as your codebase grows, especially if you're not fully embracing a functional style. This article explores a solution to this common problem, aiming to streamline error handling and restore clarity to your code. About a year and a half ago, I discovered the Result pattern from functional programming, allowing me to get a type safe error handling, in typescript. There are multiple libraries for that, such as ts-results, neverthrow and the more ambitious Effect but all implement the same idea. I suc…  ( 11 min )

This comprehensive post covers the complete development journey of a Persian-friendly habit tracker, from initial concept to scale-ready architecture. We'll explore technical decisions, challenges encountered, architectural choices, performance optimizations, and lessons learned from building both frontend and backend systems. 👉 See the full code on GitHub. A full-stack habit tracking application with: Persian RTL interface with proper typography Real-time progress tracking and streak calculations User-scoped data with JWT authentication Responsive design optimized for mobile and desktop Scale-ready architecture supporting 50k+ users Create, edit, and manage personal habits Daily completion tracking with visual progress indicators Streak calculation (current and longest streaks) Color-cod…  ( 11 min )

Social Media:You can’t escape it In 2022, 14-year-old Molly Russell tragically took her own life. Her father, Ian Russell, described how his daughter was drawn into social media. Just two minutes before her death, she had saved an image on the platform that carried a depression-related slogan. Ian Russell said:
“It’s a world I don’t recognise. It’s a ghetto of the online world that once you fall into it, the algorithm means you can’t escape it and it keeps recommending more content. You can’t escape it.” At the inquest into her death, Elizabeth Lagone, Head of Health and Wellbeing Policy at Meta, the owner of Instagram and Facebookm, was questioned. The coroner noted that algorithms were used to provide content alongside adverts and included this in the list of contributing factors in Mo…  ( 37 min )

A couple of months ago, I launched a small side project: a community-driven app where people could share short posts and resources. At first, everything looked fine. My early adopters were friendly, the content was engaging, and I was excited about the traction. Then reality hit. Within just a few weeks, I started noticing the darker side of “user-generated content”: At first, I tried to manually clean things up. But as more users joined, it became impossible to keep up. It’s one thing to delete a few spam posts — it’s another when dozens of them appear daily, some of them subtle enough to slip through. Like many developers, my first instinct was: let’s use AI to filter this stuff out. I plugged in a few free tools, and while they helped a bit, I quickly discovered their limits. AI was flagging harmless jokes as “offensive” and missing more nuanced issues like sarcasm or cultural context. On the other hand, relying only on human moderators wasn’t sustainable either — I didn’t have the time or resources to hire a team. That’s when I started looking for hybrid solutions — something that combines AI efficiency with human judgment. I came across Outharm, which does exactly that: AI handles scale, humans handle context. Suddenly, my tiny app didn’t feel like an unsafe playground anymore. Here’s what I learned through this experience: As developers, we often obsess over features, design, and growth — but sometimes the unsexy things, like content moderation, decide whether our product survives. If you’re in the same boat, don’t wait until it’s too late. Your future self (and your users) will thank you.  ( 7 min )

We Challenged the US Junior Champion to a Match! What a blast—our team went head-to-head with the US Junior Champ on the course, had an awesome time, and even walked away with a ton of great highlights. It was a next-level experience that we can’t wait to share! Want more? Sign up for our newsletter, join the Discord crew, and catch us live on Twitch. Plus, we’ve teamed up with some killer golf brands—Rhoback, Foresight Sports, Bushnell, LAB Putters, Takomo Golf, Bruce Bolt Gloves—so you can gear up and play like a champ yourself. See you out there! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Saros Gameplay Reveal Trailer Debuts on GameSpot GameSpot just released the all-new Saros Official Gameplay Reveal Trailer, giving fans a first glimpse at what the upcoming game has in store. This preview sets the tone and teases major elements without giving too much away. Head over to GameSpot to watch the full trailer now and start getting hyped for Saros’ launch. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Deus Ex Remastered breathes new life into Ion Storm’s classic cyberpunk sim with polished next-gen visuals, slick modern tweaks, and quality-of-life upgrades tailor-made for PS5 operatives. Set in a dystopian 2052, you’re JC Denton, a nano-augmented UNATCO agent fighting to keep society from collapsing. But as plagues spread and shadowy cabals manipulate the strings, your mission spirals into a globe-shaking conspiracy that could redefine human history. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Hi everyone — I’m Prannay Kedia, founder of Manuscript AI. I started this because when I was working on my own book, I realized how tough it is to get clear, affordable feedback on a manuscript without waiting weeks or spending a lot of money. What Manuscript AI does: Breaks your manuscript down chapter by chapter with word counts, readability, and pacing. Highlights structure and flow issues (like uneven transitions or weak openings). Gives you visual comparisons so you can spot inconsistencies across chapters. Offers targeted, practical recommendations to strengthen your work. Delivers everything in a detailed PDF report within minutes. It’s not a replacement for editors, but it helps you catch blind spots early, save time, and polish your draft before taking the next step — whether that’s self-publishing or pitching to a publisher. The full review costs $49 (≈ ₹3,999), and you keep the report forever. There’s also a 14-day refund if it doesn’t deliver value. I’d love for more writers to try Manuscript AI — Prannay Kedia, Founder, Manuscript AI  ( 6 min )

Battlefield 6 revives its global-scale single-player action, putting you in the boots of Dagger 13, an elite Marine Raider squad hell-bent on toppling the mercenary force Pax Armata. Expect heart-pounding set pieces from storming Gibraltar’s beaches to street-by-street firefights in Brooklyn. Beyond the glamour of HALO jumps into hostile zones, this campaign promises full-on destruction, massive environments, and that signature squad play that forces you to make every move count. It’s Battlefield, dialed up to 11. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Marvel’s Wolverine is shaping up to be a brutal, claw-swinging solo adventure on PS5. In the gameplay trailer, Logan embraces his inner weapon—unleashing savage melee combos, a fearsome rage meter, and relentless determination as he slices through foes while digging for clues about his forgotten past. Built by Insomniac Games (of Marvel’s Spider-Man fame) in partnership with Marvel Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment, the game drops exclusively on PS5 in Fall 2026. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Nioh 3 – What’s Happening? Samurai fans, get hyped! Nioh 3 drops on February 6, 2026, and you’ll step into the shoes of Tokugawa Takechiyo—yep, the one shoved aside from the shogunate throne. This series is all about dark Sengoku-era action and brutal samurai combat. Expect time-twisting battles, a showdown with your rebellious brother Tokugawa Kunimatsu, and that signature Nioh level of challenge on your PS5. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Introduction If you have ever worked in a monorepo with multiple teams pushing code daily, you know the pain when, your feature branch is ready, all checks pass and just as you are about to merge, GitHub blocks it because your branch is out of date with main branch. Now you have to pull, rebase or merge, wait for builds to rerun and lose another 20 so minutes. main without slowing engineers down. That is when we turned to Git hooks and specifically the pre-push hook. In our monorepo setup, every engineer pushed code to the same repository. With main being updated frequently, feature branches often drifted out of sync. Merging those branches without first pulling main risked overwriting important changes. We started with GitHub's branch protection rules, which required branches to be up t…  ( 7 min )

As developers, we've all been there. You have a brilliant idea for a Reasoning model you want to fine-tune, but then reality hits: you need training data. Quality training data. A lot of quality training data. The traditional path? Weeks of manual data curation, complex prompt engineering, which looks good at first, but turns out to be full of duplicates with very little diversity. You have tried a few of the open source tools, but non of them cut-it. Most of us end up abandoning the project or settling for subpar datasets that produce mediocre models. What if I told you there's a tool that can generate professional-grade CoT datasets in minutes using natural language prompts? Enter DeepFabric - and it's about to change how you think about dataset creation. Before DeepFabric, creating CoT …  ( 12 min )

In this post I'm starting my daily learning about Web 3.0 and its aspects, but at least posting two articles a week and studying the technology from the beginning to the present day, and documenting it here or on other platforms, is a good idea to leverage my continuous learning on the subject. In this first paragraph, I'm going to summarize the story of how we got to Web 3.0. If you want to know more details, just click on the sources link below, as there is the full story, I'm not going to copy a huge text for a subject that is well covered on the Internet. It all started in the 1990s with Web 1.0, the first phase of the internet with only text and images where people could only read, and after a decade came Web 2.0, the second phase, where we can interact, for example, with the big platforms like Google and Facebook, where people can create accounts, where people can read and write etc. And since 2014, when the term Web 3.0 was formalized, the third phase has begun and we are learning this new wave. What is Web 3.0? User autonomy: Web3 aims to give users greater control over their own data. Thanks to blockchain technology and smart contracts, it will be possible to guarantee the authenticity and integrity of information, allowing owners to share data selectively and securely. This aims to create a more reliable and transparent environment for online interactions. Interoperability: Another important aspect of Web3 is interoperability between different platforms and applications. This means that systems can communicate and collaborate harmoniously, facilitating the creation of more dynamic and integrated digital ecosystems. This feature opens up new opportunities for innovation and project collaboration in various sectors of society. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web3 https://www.avato.com.br/post/web3-entenda-o-que-pode-ser-a-proxima-revolucao-da-internet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEsO8OuAnjE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uYuWiICCM0 <== it's well explained, incredible  ( 7 min )

The Problem With Big Lists When you're first learning Python, you're taught that for loops are the go-to tool for iterating over a collection of items. And they are! They're simple, readable, and work perfectly for most tasks. However, what happens when your list has a million items? Or a billion? Or what if you're processing a multi-gigabyte file? A common instinct is to load all the data into a list at once. Take a look at this simple example: # WARNING: This will consume a lot of memory! import sys big_list = [i * 2 for i in range(10000000)] print(f"Size of list in memory: {sys.getsizeof(big_list)} bytes") This code is easy to understand, but it's a "memory hog." It creates a list in your computer's memory that holds 10 million items before you can even begin to use them. For small …  ( 8 min )

The tech world is moving faster than ever. In 2026, the competition for developer jobs, freelance projects, and startup opportunities is at an all-time high. Recruiters and clients don’t just want to see a resume full of skills—they want proof of work. That’s where a portfolio comes in. Your portfolio is more than a digital resume. It’s your brand, credibility, and showcase—all in one. Whether you’re a student, fresher, or experienced professional, having a modern, well-designed portfolio can open doors that a traditional CV simply cannot. In this blog, we’ll explore why every developer needs a portfolio in 2026, what makes a portfolio stand out, and how you can easily build one using ready-to-use templates. A resume lists skills. A portfolio shows results. Imagine two candidates applying …  ( 8 min )

Unlocking the Power of Reinforcement Learning: Discovering Policies In the realm of artificial intelligence and machine learning, Reinforcement Learning (RL) has emerged as a powerful paradigm for training agents to make decisions in complex, dynamic environments. At the heart of RL lies the concept of policies, which are the algorithms that dictate how the agent interacts with its environment. What is a Policy? A policy is a mapping from states to actions, essentially defining how the agent takes actions in response to the current state of the environment. Think of a policy as a "recipe book" for the agent, outlining the best course of action to take in any given situation. Types of Policies There are two primary types of policies: deterministic and stochastic. Deterministic policies specify a single action for each state, ensuring that the agent takes the same action in the same state every time. Stochastic policies, on the other hand, ass... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

When you're generating a Dockerfile for your app, you might get something that works but isn't optimized. This means it could be bloated with unnecessary packages (leading to potential vulnerabilities), not designed with dev/prod parity in mind, or not structured for faster builds. We found the optimal way to improve Dockerfiles with Gemini CLI. Gemini CLI is great for this task, since it has such a large context window that it can take in a large chunk (if not all) of your codebase, and use that to help it write a working and optimized Dockerfile. It's quite simple to write an MVP, working Dockerfile for one of your services. Writing it the fast way will leave a few considerations off the table. More specifically, speed, size, and security. Since Dockerfiles are used for cloud-based dev a…  ( 10 min )

Boosting Cybersecurity Effectiveness with AI: The Power of Mean Time to Detection (MTTD) In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, measuring the effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in protecting against threats is crucial. One key metric that stands out is Mean Time to Detection (MTTD), which represents the average time it takes for a security system to detect a cyber attack. By leveraging AI-powered intrusion detection systems, organizations can significantly improve their MTTD and, in turn, enhance their overall cybersecurity posture. Let's take a closer look at the impact of reducing MTTD from a staggering 12 hours to a mere 30 minutes. This seemingly small reduction can have a profound effect on an organization's security. By shortening the time it takes to detect threats, AI-powered systems can: Cut down false positives by a remarkable 70%, reducing the noise and alert fatigue that plague traditional security systems. Enable faster incident response,... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

FastAPI is a premier framework for constructing high-performance APIs, favored by tech giants, fintech firms, and e-commerce platforms for its asynchronous capabilities and efficiency. One of its standout features is the BackgroundTasks class, which facilitates "fire-and-forget" operations such as email dispatching, data processing, or external API integrations. These tasks run post-response, ensuring non-blocking user experiences. However, tracking it is not possible without having excessive logs. Constant log monitoring becomes impractical at scale, leading to opaque systems where tasks may fail silently, consume excessive resources, or inflate cloud costs. To address this problem I've developed fastapi-bgtasks-dashboard, an open-source Python package that integrates a real-time dashboa…  ( 7 min )

The task is to implement a PhoneNumberInput component that accepts only numerical digits formats the number automatically as (123)456-7890 by adding the parentheses when the 4th digit is added also adding - before the 7th digit The boilerplate code: import React from 'react' export function PhoneNumberInput() { // your code here return } // if you want to try your code on the right panel // remember to export App() component like below // export function App() { // return your app // } First, the input value is declared in a state variable const[value,setValue] = useState("") Next, a function is created to handle changes to the input field. Inside the function, a regex is applied to ensure that the input accepts only num…  ( 7 min )

Hi everyone! I’m Ömer, a 20-year-old self-taught developer from Turkey. I’ve been fascinated by coding since I was 11, starting with simple Discord bots using JavaScript. Over the years, I’ve expanded my skills and recently started diving deeper into Python and frontend development (HTML/CSS/JS). Currently, I’m working on a few small projects: My personal portfolio website to showcase my work A gift website project I built for a friend, just for fun Mini Python projects to experiment and learn new concepts I joined this community because I love connecting with fellow developers, sharing what I learn, and seeing how others approach problems. I’m always curious about new tools, frameworks, and best practices, and I hope to contribute by posting my own experiences and insights along the way. Fun fact: Besides coding, I enjoy gaming (MOBA/FPS) and tinkering with tech setups—basically anything that challenges my problem-solving skills. Excited to meet you all, exchange ideas, and grow together in this amazing community. Feel free to say hi or ask me anything about my projects, learning journey, or coding struggles—I’d love to chat!  ( 6 min )

Rethinking MLOps: Why Explainability Trumps Accuracy In the pursuit of developing high-performing machine learning (ML) models, the focus often lies in maximizing accuracy. However, in many real-world scenarios, transparency and explainability of model decisions take precedence over hyper-precision. This is where MLOps (Machine Learning Operations) comes into play, requiring a shift in priorities to ensure model trustworthiness and accountability. The Importance of Explainability Explainable AI (XAI) is crucial in applications where model decisions have significant consequences, such as: Medical diagnosis: Patients need to understand the reasoning behind their diagnoses to make informed decisions about their care. Financial forecasting: Organizations require transparent models to avoid biases and ensure fair decision-making. Safety-critical systems: Autonomous vehicles, for example, need to explain their decisions to avoid accidents and ensure passen... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

Hollow Knight: Silksong Savage Beastfly Boss Fight Summary You’re taking on the Savage Beastfly for round two via the Wish Board in Bellhart’s Grand Hunt (Far Fields). You’ve only got one Nail upgrade and no extra tools, so it’s all about playing it cool—keep your movement to a minimum, learn its attack patterns, and always clear out enemy spawns first. Load a Hunter crest, bring a Longpin throwable and your Silkspear ability. If you’ve picked up extras like the Weighted Belt, Tacks, Pollip Pouch or Cogfly, they’ll help you stay grounded and deal extra damage. Tools like the Druid’s Eye, Weavelight, Cogwork Wheel, Compass and Magnetite Brooch round out your kit. Focus on positioning and timing, and you’ll send that beast back to the fields in no time. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown tosses you into the captain’s chair of the iconic starship, blending survival and strategy as you juggle resources, crew morale, and tough calls to make it home. The new gameplay trailer teases intense ship management, branching story choices, and the constant challenge of keeping your crew alive. Coming soon to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Silly Polly Beast plunges you into an otherworldly, story-driven shooter where aggressive gunfights and horrifying monsters collide. You play as a girl bound by fate, forced to confront and understand a monstrous beast to earn her freedom. Dropping in October 2025 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC, this game dares you to ask: how far will you go in the ultimate fight for liberty? Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition rolls onto Nintendo Switch 2 in style with the new “New Ways to Play” trailer, letting you carry Night City in your backpack. Hit the streets anywhere—commute, couch or coffee shop—and dive into CD Projekt Red’s sprawling first-person RPG on the go. Feel every shot with Motion Controls, Mouse Sensor support and Gyroscope aiming modes for a fresh spin on combat. The Ultimate Edition is out now on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam). Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Get ready to dive into Ahri’s dazzling new moveset! The official 2XKO trailer from Radient Entertainment and Riot Games shows off her lightning-fast combos, energy abilities and signature fox-charm flair in this 2v2 fighter. 2XKO launches in Early Access on October 7 for PC, with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions coming soon—time to unleash your inner spirit fox! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

A New Dawn is the upcoming collab between Kojima Productions and Niantic Spatial that fuses Hideo Kojima’s cinematic storytelling with cutting-edge geospatial AI. The teaser trailer promises to take interactive narratives into the real world, turning your neighborhood into the next big stage for adventure. This partnership aims to push the boundaries of immersive entertainment by blending physical surroundings with shared, story-driven experiences. Get ready to explore, connect, and play in ways you’ve never imagined—coming soon. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales just got its TGS 2025 spotlight with a slick new trailer, showing off the next action RPG from the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default. Expect classic turn-based flair mixed with fresh mechanics and a sprawling world to explore. The game launches on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC in 2026—and if you’re itching to dive in early, a demo is available now on Switch 2. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Building an Emotional State Detection AI Agent: A Simplified Approach Emotional state detection is a crucial aspect of various applications, including mental health monitoring, customer service chatbots, and human-computer interaction. In this post, we'll delve into a simplified approach to building an emotional state detection AI agent using a combination of decision trees and natural language processing (NLP) in Python. The Problem and Approach Our goal is to develop an AI agent that can accurately detect emotional states from text inputs. We'll use a decision tree classifier to classify the text into predefined emotional categories, such as happy, sad, angry, or neutral. This approach is beneficial for its simplicity and interpretability, making it an excellent starting point for beginners and experts alike. The Code Snippet python from sklearn.tree import DecisionTreeClassifier from sklearn.feature_extraction.text import TfidfVectorizer from nltk.tokenize imp... --- *This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.*  ( 6 min )

The intersection of AI and sports is revolutionizing the way athletes train, compete, and engage with their fans. As AI-driven coaching gains momentum, it's not a far-fetched idea to imagine a future where algorithms create novel sports competitions by blending existing rules and sports to optimize player performance and enhance fan experience. Imagine a sport that combines the agility of parkour with the high-flying acrobatics of trampolining, or a game that merges the strategic depth of chess with the lightning-fast reflexes of basketball. AI can analyze player performance, identify areas for improvement, and create customized training regimens to push athletes to new heights. But what about the fans? AI can also analyze viewer behavior, preferences, and engagement patterns to design new competitions that cater to their interests. For instance, AI might create a hybrid sport that combines the thrill of a high-stakes tournament with the social interaction of a live music festival... This post was originally shared as an AI/ML insight. Follow me for more expert content on artificial intelligence and machine learning.  ( 6 min )

This is a submission for the KendoReact Free Components Challenge. I created a responsive React dashboard app designed to help users track their daily tasks, monitor productivity, and visualize progress with intuitive charts. The app leverages the versatility of KendoReact’s free components to deliver a clean, accessible, and interactive experience. It solves the common problem of disorganized task management by combining task lists, calendar scheduling, and data visualization in one place. Live demo: Your Live Demo Link Source code: Your GitHub Repository Link Below are screenshots showcasing the app’s main dashboard and key UI interactions. 📸 Button Grid Scheduler Charts (Bar and Line) Inputs (TextBox, Numeric TextBox) DropDownList Dialog Notification Drawer Tooltip AI Coding Assistant Usage (Code Smarter, Not Harder) I used the KendoReact AI Coding Assistant extensively to speed up component integration, especially for chart configurations and scheduler customization. The assistant helped generate boilerplate code and suggested optimizations, which improved development efficiency without compromising code quality. I incorporated Nuclia’s RAG capabilities to implement a smart search within the task list, enabling fast retrieval of relevant items based on natural language queries. This feature dramatically improved user experience by making task navigation quick and intuitive. Thanks for considering my submission! I’m excited about what KendoReact’s free components bring to React development and how AI tools like the coding assistant and Nuclia enhance the experience.  ( 6 min )

LayerLink is a powerful Flutter concept that enables precise widget positioning. Let me break it down: LayerLink creates a connection between two parts of the widget tree that might be in different contexts (like between a widget and an overlay). It's part of Flutter's composited layers system. Think of it as an "invisible string" that connects two widgets: CompositedTransformTarget (source) ← LayerLink → CompositedTransformFollower (follower) In your case, you have: Button in the main widget tree (scrollable content) Popup menu in the Overlay (fixed screen position) Without LayerLink, when you scroll, the button moves but the popup stays in the same screen position. class _InlineFilterPopupState extends State { final LayerLink _layerLink = LayerLink(); // ← Creates t…  ( 8 min )

Have you ever stared at a blank code editor, itching to build something groundbreaking with AI, only to freeze because the tools, costs, or complexity felt overwhelming? Or maybe you’ve tinkered with ChatGPT prompts but wondered how to leap from toy projects to systems that actually solve real-world problems? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The journey from curiosity to mastery in AI development is exhilarating but daunting—until you have a clear path forward. This article is your guide to becoming a confident AI engineer by building intelligent, practical AI agents. Not just chatbots that parrot responses, but autonomous systems that reason, act, and automate tasks like a digital assistant with a mission. Drawing on 18 years of tech industry experience, including a decade leadi…  ( 11 min )

Project Overview This database is part of a project for the Computer Science course on Codecademy, where I put into practice the resources provided about databases. I decided to focus on the LPF, the Panamanian Football League, specifically on the Apertura 2024 tournament. You can explore the interactive version of the LPF database ERD on dbdiagram.io. You can view the full repository here: LPF Database Repository Any Recommendations Are Welcome – Thanks for Reading!  ( 6 min )

Traditional bank loans often feel like a closed door for students and young entrepreneurs. Between strict eligibility requirements, collateral demands, and lengthy paperwork, many give up before they even start. But the reality is this: non-bank loan options are growing fast in India and worldwide. From microfinance to peer-to-peer lending platforms, these alternatives are reshaping access to credit. Let’s break them down from a practical, technical perspective. Why Non-Bank Loan Options Matter Bank loans aren’t always accessible to: First-generation students without guarantors Youth without credit history Rural families with irregular income Early-stage entrepreneurs who can’t show past revenue This is where alternative lending systems step in. They use technology, credit guarantees, a…  ( 8 min )

Introduction When you run a web service behind Nginx, TLS and a well‑crafted firewall are the first line of defense. As a DevOps lead, you’re probably juggling performance, reliability, and security on the same server. This tutorial walks you through seven concrete steps that lock down Nginx without sacrificing speed. Older ciphers and protocols are a common attack surface. Replace the default ssl_protocols and ssl_ciphers with a hardened suite. # /etc/nginx/conf.d/ssl.conf ssl_protocols TLSv1.3 TLSv1.2; ssl_prefer_server_ciphers on; ssl_ciphers \ "EECDH+AESGCM:EDH+AESGCM:AES256+EECDH:AES256+EDH"; ssl_ecdh_curve X25519:secp384r1; ssl_session_cache shared:SSL:10m; ssl_session_timeout 1h; Why it matters: TLS 1.3 cuts handshake latency and drops weak cipher suites. Test: Run openssl s_…  ( 7 min )

My Java Learning Journey: Day 01 🚀 Hi everyone! 👋 I’m Rohit, currently preparing to become a full-stack developer. My plan is to learn Java for backend and JavaScript for frontend, alternating between the two on different days. On holidays, I’ll dedicate time to building projects. This post marks Day 01 of my Java journey. Today I focused more on the theory — understanding the big picture of how Java works. When we write and run a Java program, it undergoes following steps: a. Writing source code We write the program in Java and save it with a .java extension. A project can have multiple .java files. b. Compiling with javac Java source code is compiled using the Java compiler (javac). It checks for errors and converts the code into bytecode. This bytecode is saved in a .class file. T…  ( 7 min )

A little introduction about me Hey everyone! I am Manikandan, currently doing a Java full-stack course. I recently appeared for a Capgemini interview Application Process The online Assessment -> Round 1(SVAR – English Communication Test written) Round 1 The first round is all about your English grammar and From my own experience, learning English will not come Round 2 The second round is speaking, which is divided into three -> First, the AI will play an audio sentence, and we have to -> Now again grammar came inside, the AI will play an audio -> The last part, they will give a scenario that we have to NOTE:- for recording, there will be a certain timing, and you can not replay the audio again. We can play once Round 3 Round three is the technical interview online. I was terrified in this round because this is my first one-to-one interview, and I have overcome the fear and attended the interview with full confidence The first question from the hr is Tell me about yourself After that, the Hr asked, Do you know this much language ok, good. Which programming language are you good at? I told Java, so they asked a question from Java Question 1 After I told her, she asked about inheritance. I know the answer, but while saying the answer, I have told multiple Inheritance is not possible in Java Question 2 Question 3 Final Thoughts After this round, I came to know that The hr is not asking questions on their own, they are asking questions based on what we are saying, so I learnt to be careful while answering. If you don't know what it is, don't give the hr an extra point to corner you, and I can't find it. I am saying the answer is correct or wrong because the face of the hr is always smiling. There is no reaction, all the above is my personal experience . All the best for your next interview  ( 7 min )

What is the use of the “kubectl debug” command? What is a Debug Container? → Let’s say there is a situation where a pod is running and it does not have any pre-installed tools like netstat, curl, and ping because of safety issues and to make the container lightweight. Then, in that case, we use a debug container. A debug container is a container that has debugging tools installed inside it, and it is attached to a running container to resolve issues. It is a Container, not a Pod. Example:- Now let's assume nginx-container does not have any debug tools like ping, curl, netstat, and that container encountered some network issue, like the nginx web page is not accessible on the running port. So to solve this issue, we have 2 options: - Either stop the running pod of nginx-pod and…  ( 7 min )

Cloud-native development can feel overwhelming at first—containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, cloud providers, etc. This tutorial walks you step by step from writing a simple .NET 8 Web API to deploying it on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with a fully automated GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline. We’ll go beyond just writing code. You’ll also learn how and why each tool fits into the bigger cloud-native picture. Learning Objective By completing this tutorial, you will master: Building production-ready .NET 8 Web APIs Containerizing applications with Docker Deploying to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Setting up CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions Applying cloud-native development best practices Project Overview We’ll build a Weather Forecast API and deploy it to the cloud. Back…  ( 14 min )

Hey devs, Ishant here 👋 Remember when I dropped my “Scholar’s Fortress” portfolio? Yeah, that was my serious academic flex. This time, I went full chaos mode. Welcome to GrandMap — my little side project that’s basically what would happen if Google Maps stole cheat codes from GTA. 🎮 Imagine GTA’s minimap got tired of being stuck in Los Santos and decided to become a web app. That’s what GrandMap is. Here’s what you can do: 🌍 Search anywhere on the planet 📍 Drop your own markers like mission checkpoints 🎨 Vibe straight out of Rockstar Games Think of it like: 🤓 Google Maps = serious corporate taxi uncle 😎 GrandMap = your homie pulling up with mods enabled 🔧 Tech Stuff (the fun kind) This isn’t just vibes — there’s real tech under the hood: 🗺️ Le…  ( 7 min )

Simplifying Data with Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) in R Dipti M ・ Sep 23 #webdev #programming #ai #beginners  ( 5 min )

Why You Should Never Buy a Verified TransferWise (Wise) Account — and How to Verify Yours the Right Way A valid government ID (passport, driver’s license, or national ID card) | Proof of address (like a utility bill or bank statement) | |- In some cases, details about the source of funds | Timeline for Official Verification | Most users get verified within a few hours to a couple of days. If Wise needs more details, they’ll contact you directly inside your account—not through random emails or texts. | Step-by-Step: How to Get Your Own Wise Account Verified Safely Before You Begin: Gather the Right Info | Have your ID and proof of address ready. Make sure documents are clear and not expired. | Starting the Verification in the App or Website | 1. Log in to your Wise account. | 2. Go to Se…  ( 9 min )

ANOVA in R: A Complete Tutorial Dipti Moryani ・ Sep 24 #webdev #ai #programming #beginners  ( 5 min )

Member-only story -- 1 Share Intro: Think your server is secure because it has no root logins and a strong firewall? You might be forgetting something silent but dangerous: stale user accounts . Over time, forgotten system users, leftover developers, or unrevoked test accounts pile up — and they’re a goldmine for attackers. Here’s why I audit /etc/passwd regularly, and how you can do it too. /etc/passwd Unused accounts are often ignored in patching or permission reviews. Some may still have sudo access or weak passwords. If one is compromised, it could provide lateral movement inside your environment. System accounts are usually below UID 1000. I use this to find real users: awk -F: '$3 >= 1000 && $1 != "nobody" { print $1 }' /etc/passwd Want more detail? getent passwd | awk -F: '$3 >= 1000 && $7 != "/usr/sbin/nologin" && $7 != "/bin/false"' | cut -d: -f1,6,7 This lists: Username Home directory Read Full Blog on Medium Here  ( 8 min )

It seems like overnight, Artificial Intelligence went from a niche buzzword to the co-pilot in our daily lives. But this "sudden" revolution was decades in the making. The tools we use every day—from navigating our commute to discovering new music—are the result of a series of groundbreaking moments that brought AI out of the lab and into our hands. So, how did AI come into the picture? Let's trace the journey. To understand the story of AI, you first have to meet the key players. These aren't people, but the core technologies that drove its evolution: Artificial Intelligence (AI): The original dream. The broad vision of creating machines that can perform tasks requiring human intelligence. Machine Learning (ML): The first major breakthrough in making AI practical. Instead of programming r…  ( 8 min )

Polyglot Dockerization: Java + Python + Vue in Local and Production Why these services: A polyglot stack where Spring Boot powers core business workflows, FastAPI powers AI/RAG, and Vue powers the frontend. Why dockerization matters: Containers keep Java, Python, and Node toolchains consistent everywhere, eliminating cross-language environment drift. Two goals: (1) frictionless local development with one command, (2) production-grade images and configuration for reliable deploys. Keep secrets and configuration in .env files. Compose reads values like POSTGRES_PASSWORD, JWT_SECRET, GOOGLE_API_KEY, etc., from a local .env placed next to docker-compose.yml. Spring Boot service Dockerfile (multi-stage: build with Maven, run on JRE): # ---------- Build stage ---------- FROM maven:3.9-eclips…  ( 11 min )

"Oh Saint Cats. What Have I Done?" 🤯 It was 11:47 PM on a Tuesday. I was writing documentation for my PHP framework, exploring plugin architecture patterns, when it hit me like a freight train. I stopped typing. Stared at my screen. And said out loud to my empty room: "Oh Saint Cats. What have I done." Just two days ago, I shared my journey of building a modular PHP framework during my career transition. Coming from network engineering, PHP and Angular development, I was frustrated by the implicit, conventional dependencies and weak module boundaries in PHP applications. Most frameworks rely on conventions for module interaction, which often leads to accidental coupling and hidden dependencies. My goal was simple: bring explicit import/export contracts and true encapsulation to PHP web …  ( 9 min )

The Favors—the dynamic duo of FINNEAS and Ashe—serve up a dreamy, nostalgic take on their track “Lake George” for A COLORS SHOW. Snagged from their debut album The Dream, their effortless chemistry shines through every note. A COLORS SHOW keeps it clean and minimal, letting artists take the spotlight without distraction. Check out their 24/7 stream, curated playlists, and catch The Favors on TikTok, Instagram, Spotify, Apple Music, and beyond. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR I built a dynamic workspace loader for i3wm that lets me switch between multiple context-aware workspace groups (like "Client", I have been using i3 as a Window Manager for years now. And while I love working with i3, there is one thing I found annoying. And that is that it lacks context awareness. What do I mean by this? I use it in several contexts: "Client", "Company", and "Personal". Meaning, I'm in either client mode, company mode or personal mode. And 'client mode' can mean working with one or multiple clients at once. I pitched my initial idea on i3's discussion pages and someone else asked about something similar as KDE's "Activities". With i3 you can create a ton of workspaces, but I found myself often using workspaces 1-3, and 8-0. These are only 6 workspaces, that are d…  ( 9 min )

We teamed up with the country’s top junior golfer for an epic day on the course—Bryan Bros couldn’t stop gushing about how cool it was to play alongside the US Junior champ. Beyond the highlights, the post is packed with calls to action: sign up for their newsletter, join Discord and Twitch, and snag sweet deals on Rhoback, Foresight Sports, Bushnell lasers, LAB Putters, Takomos, Bruce Bolt gloves, and more. Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube and follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Giveaway Alert! Dreaming of teeing off in Scotland? We’ve teamed up with Golfbreaks for an epic Kingsbarns trip giveaway—just subscribe to @peterfinchgolf and @golfbreaks, drop a like on this video, and follow the competition link (UK or USA) to enter. Watch out for impostors—only those two accounts are legit! Thanks to Golfbreaks for planning this unforgettable Scottish golf roam. If you’re itching for your own adventure, check them out, explore Kingsbarns, and grab discounts on my gear at linktr.ee/finchgolfmedia. Good luck! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Capcom’s Online Program at TGS 2025 served up a quick look at Resident Evil Requiem’s gameplay, teasing new twists and scares for the next installment. Lucky attendees can dive into the demo on PS5, PC, laptop or even the Switch 2 to get hands-on with the action firsthand. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Onimusha: Way of the Sword just dropped its fourth trailer, “Musashi’s Story,” and it’s all about Miyamoto Musashi getting Oni powers he never asked for. We get a sneak peek at his backstory, see some new faces, and watch him wrestle with that Oni curse. Capcom’s bringing this sword-flinging action to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam in 2026—so sharpen your blades and mark your calendars! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Get ready to dive into Monster Hunter Wilds’ Title Update 3 dropping September 29, 2025! At TGS 2025, Capcom unveiled a killer Final Fantasy XIV crossover, introduced the cosmic beast Omega Planetes, and teased a slew of new content in the hype trailer. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie, this update promises fresh quests, epic gear, and enough cross-realm action to satisfy any adventurer. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Supergiant Games just unleashed the first 15 minutes of Hades II on Nintendo Switch 2 in silky-smooth 4K/60FPS. Meet Melinoe—your bold new protagonist—wielding fresh weapons and godly powers as you plunge deeper into the underworld. In these opening scenes, you get the story setup, juicy cutscenes, and your first taste of perilous combat and exploration. With new realms to roam and revamped upgrades to master, the sequel already feels like a thrilling evolution of the original. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Marvel Animation’s Marvel Zombies Teaser Trailer Marvel Animation’s next MCU adventure flips the script by turning Earth’s mightiest heroes into flesh-hungry zombies. The four-part animated horror event premieres September 24 exclusively on Disney+, following a ragtag band of survivors as they race through a dystopian landscape to find the one weapon that can stop the super-powered undead. Featuring an all-star voice cast—Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Tessa Thompson, Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Hailee Steinfeld, Wyatt Russell, Randall Park, Iman Vellani, Dominique Thorne, and more—and executive produced by Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt, Bryan Andrews, and Zeb Wells, Marvel Zombies promises gore, thrills, and the unexpected side of your favorite heroes. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Author: Dave MacLeod While many products refer to themselves as AI databases or vector databases, we tend to use the term "AI-native" for SurrealDB. That's because SurrealDB at its core is a multi-model general purpose database that just happens to have been built from the ground up with features purpose fit for generative AI such as vector similarity and indexing, graph and record links, and use as an embedded data store. It's no exaggeration to say that AI has taken the world by storm. This is one that we have welcomed as it has been the perfect opportunity to showcase how SurrealDB's features let you build apps using generative AI without needing anything but a running SurrealDB database and nothing extra to download or bolt on to make it happen. As such, many of our recent blog posts h…  ( 20 min )

This article was originally published on Build a SaaS with Rails from Rails Designer Through my service of building a SaaS in a month, and generally people (developers) reaching out to me over the last decade (I built my first successful SaaS in 2016), I get to talk to quite a few people interested in starting their first SaaS or giving it another try after the first try (tries!) failed. After the first advice of: “more marketing and start doing it yesterday!”, I often need to convince them not to include certain features. Now this list is not set in stone; your app might just need a feature listed here, but in general, most B2B SaaS apps don't need these. Just forget about them for now. Focus on the core features (the fewer, the better) now. Make sure these features work absolutely well. …  ( 9 min )

Publicado originalmente en BleepingComputer Traducción y adaptación profesional al español para la comunidad hispanohablante en ciberseguridad. El 29 de agosto de 2025, la firma de ciberseguridad Huntress reportó la detección de un nuevo y desconocido ransomware bautizado como Obscura. Lo inquietante no es solo que no existían referencias públicas previas a este malware, sino la forma en que se propagó: utilizando el NETLOGON folder de un controlador de dominio, lo que le permitió expandirse de manera automática en toda la red de la víctima. El caso Obscura ilustra perfectamente cómo los atacantes siguen innovando en tácticas de camuflaje, persistencia y presión psicológica, elevando el riesgo para organizaciones que no cuentan con visibilidad total de su infraestructura. Huntress obse…  ( 8 min )

Built with: Ionic Vue, Convex (real-time DB + functions), OpenAI streaming Runs on: Web + Mobile (same codebase) What you’ll learn in the full video: Convex Vue plugin, schema + indexes, actions vs mutations, streaming → DB → UI, iOS deploy In this comprehensive, step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to build a full-stack, real-time ChatGPT Style OpenAI chatbot from scratch. We'll integrate the power of OpenAI's API for intelligent conversations, use Convex for a real-time database and serverless backend, and build the front end with Vue.js and the Ionic Framework. Finally, you'll see how to easily package the entire web application into a native mobile app for iOS and Android using Capacitor. This project covers everything from setting up your environment to deploying a fully functional AI chat application with conversation history. Tools & Resources Mentioned: Convex: For a real-time database, serverless functions, and backend logic. https://www.convex.dev/ OpenAI API: To power the AI chat functionality. https://openai.com/api/ Vue.js: For building the reactive user interface. https://vuejs.org/ Ionic Framework: For UI components and project structure. https://ionicframework.com/ Capacitor: To package the Vue.js web app into a native mobile application. https://capacitorjs.com/ Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this video will guide you through every line of code needed to bring this project to life. 🎥 YouTube Channel 🐦 Twitter 💼 LinkedIn 🌐 GitHub  ( 6 min )

Read More: https://aitrendinsights.com/6-new-gemini-ai-prompts-for-viral-nano-banana-photos-of-men/ A black-and-white aesthetic portrait of a stylish person as in the image attached (use the image with accurate face 100% standards on the wall with dramatic lighting. He is wearing an oversized dark coat, with messy, voluminous hair partially covering his face. His pose is emotional and introspective and confident.Shadow from a window fall across the wall behind him, creating a moody and artistic atmosphere. The overall vibes is mysterious, emotional. 2) Prompt Portrait of a confident looking person as in the attached image. Realistic with an attitude expression and is sitting on a wooden stool against a dark studio background. He is wearing a well-fitted, all-black suit with a …  ( 7 min )

Resumo Este relatório examina o conceito de código aberto (open source) para além de sua função técnica como um modelo de desenvolvimento de software. A análise aprofundada revela que o open source é um fenômeno multifacetado, com raízes em profundas filosofias e ideologias que coexistem em uma tensão produtiva e, por vezes, contraditória. O documento estabelece uma distinção crucial entre o movimento do Software Livre, focado na "liberdade" como um princípio ético, e a iniciativa de Código Aberto, que prioriza a "praticidade" e a eficiência metodológica. A investigação das ideologias subjacentes conecta o open source diretamente ao liberalismo clássico, materializando o conceito hayekiano de "ordem espontânea" no ambiente digital, onde a colaboração descentralizada de indivíduos leva à …  ( 23 min )

After four decades in software development, I've seen frameworks come and go. The one thing that remains constant? The power of fundamental principles. In this video, I share my perspective on how senior developers can stay relevant and ensure their voice is heard. It’s not about chasing the latest trend; it’s about leveraging a career's worth of wisdom to guide, mentor, and build things that last. Experience isn’t about being the oldest person in the room; it’s about being the one who can provide a strategic view that no one else can. What's your top strategy for staying relevant in our ever-changing industry? Share your thoughts in the comments below.  ( 6 min )

QA teams often face the same problem: duplicate bug reports. Different test cases fail, but the root cause is actually the same. To cut through the noise, I built a Proof of Concept (PoC) using Node.js + OpenRouter AI to automatically cluster similar failures and suggest root causes 🚫 Less time wasted triaging duplicate bugs Node.js ml-kmeans for clustering OpenRouter API (chat model for semantic grouping) Setup npm install node-fetch ml-kmeans dotenv Add your API key to .env: OPENROUTER_API_KEY=your_api_key_here Example snippet: ✅ AI reduces noise from duplicate bugs This is just a PoC, but it shows how AI can make QA workflows smarter. What do you think of this POC? If you have any suggestions, leave a comment Or if you want to read the full version, you can click here  ( 6 min )

La proliferación y el avance de los Modelos de Lenguaje Grandes (LLMs) han transformado significativamente el panorama tecnológico, ofreciendo capacidades sin precedentes en procesamiento de lenguaje natural y generación de contenido. Sin embargo, este progreso no está exento de desafíos, particularmente en lo que respecta al uso indebido de estas tecnologías. Un estudio exhaustivo realizado por Maximilian Mozes y su equipo profundiza en las implicaciones de seguridad de los LLMs, categorizando sus riesgos en amenazas, medidas de prevención y vulnerabilidades. Este análisis busca proporcionar una comprensión estructurada de cómo los LLMs pueden ser explotados y qué estrategias se están implementando para mitigar dichos riesgos. Las Amenazas Intrínsecas de los LLMs: Un Análisis de su Potenc…  ( 12 min )

El pasado 20 de septiembre tuve la oportunidad de vivir el AWS Community Day Bolivia 2025 en Cochabamba, este evento se llevo a cabo en la Universidad Católica de Bolivia sede Cochabamba. Fue mi segunda vez en un Community Day pero mi primera experiencia como speaker, lo que hizo que el evento sea aún más especial para mí. Llegué con la idea de ayudar y compartir lo poco que sabía, pero me voy con algo mucho más grande: grandes contactos, tanto a nivel nacional como internacional, aprendizajes valiosos y la motivación de seguir creciendo con esta comunidad. Una de las cosas que más me gustó fue la cantidad y calidad de charlas. Cada sesión fue una muestra del nivel técnico y la pasión de los speakers, demostrando que en Bolivia y en Latinoamérica hay un talento increíble. También quiero destacar la sala de juegos, un espacio diferente donde aprendimos mientras nos divertíamos, y que contó con la presencia de Max Zeballos, quien nos inspiró con su energía y entusiasmo. Este evento fue posible gracias al esfuerzo y dedicación de los AWS User Groups en Bolivia, a quienes además les dejo sus contactos para que puedan seguir sus actividades y sumarse a la comunidad: AWS Girls Bolivia AWS User Group La Paz AWS User Group Cochabamba AWS User Group Sucre AWS User Group Santa Cruz Me voy de este evento con el corazón lleno, agradecido por cada persona que conocí y motivado por la calidad de la comunidad. Estoy ansioso de volver el próximo año, seguro de que será aún más grande y mejor, porque si algo quedó claro en Cochabamba es que la comunidad AWS en Bolivia apenas está comenzando su camino hacia cosas increíbles. ❤️💛💚 📌 Al final les comparto un flyer con un resumen del evento.  ( 6 min )

Working in Google Docs is fine until you have to combine everything. Exporting is messy, and long projects (reports or research papers) become painful when you copy/paste. I got tired of dealing with this and put together a tool. It takes multiple Docs and merges them into one single file with no issues. So far it is useful for student and freelancers, or anyone managing big projects in Docs. Try it here: https://coltnovak.com/docmerger  ( 6 min )

1) Architecture you won’t regret SSR front-end for fast TTFB and crawlable content (excellent for landing pages and onboarding). Angular Universal is a solid choice; see Angular development. API layer in Node.js/Express with clean adapters and a separate worker for async jobs; see Node.js backend. DB (PostgreSQL) + cache (Redis) + queue (BullMQ). AI as a single, useful capability first: e.g., text summarization, classification, or a retrieval-augmented suggestion. If your product naturally touches sales, support, or operations, don’t reinvent the wheel—shape it like ERP/CRM development modules so it scales with your org. # Angular example ng add @nguniversal/express-engine npm run dev:ssr Add route-level title and description (and JSON-LD if you can). SSR is a multiplier for early org…  ( 7 min )

So… confession. I was a tiptap fan boy. Like really. install → write 2 lines → editor works. nice. done. 👏 Then I saw Lexical… and omg its fast as hell. Also its made by Meta (yeah fb guys), same people who made React. And I was like, okay okay let’s try this baby. Feature Tiptap Lexical Bundle Size ~110kb+ (depends what you add) ~25kb core only DX (developer experince lol) super easy, ready 2 go low level, you build more urself Performance decent, but bigger ultra fast & light Community huge, lot of examples growing, meta support Out-of-the-box ✅ many features plug n play ❌ nope, u add stuff ( Unless you use Lexkit ) Tiptap = feels like plug socket, u just connect ur charger. And yeah, first time I tried lexical, I was like “bruh where is bold button?? why i must code bold my self??” then boom 💥 I found LexKit → open source layer on top of Lexical. Tiptap = 🍕 ready pizza, eat now. Lexical = 🥦 raw veggies, u cook but more healthy. And with LexKit → feels like u got a chef who preps the veggies for u 😂 So yeah, that’s why I kinda moved. Not saying tiptap bad… I still love it. But lexical is lighter, and I like fast things. What u think? You on team tiptap or lexical? Or still lost in contenteditable hell lol Thanks for the time, feel free to comment down below :)  ( 6 min )

AI platforms are everywhere now — ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, you name it. Everyone’s acting like they’re the future of productivity, creativity, and maybe even intelligence. But here’s the thing no one wants to admit: These platforms are unreliable — and sometimes, even misleading. They’re polished, fast, and helpful in certain cases — but after using them seriously for months, I’ve seen where they consistently fall short. Not just minor flaws, but deep-rooted design issues that affect how useful (or useless) they are in real work. Most AI tools are trained to be agreeable. That means if you send them bad writing, broken logic, or flawed ideas, they’ll still respond with: "This is a strong start!""Great work overall!""Nicely structured."   At first, this might feel encouraging — until you st…  ( 8 min )

We often hear Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) used interchangeably, but they aren’t the same. Machine learning learns from training data and then performs on new data. It works well on structured data but classical ML models don't have layers, hence cannot work on complex data like image or do complex calculations. Deep learning is a subset of machine learning that uses many multilayered neural networks to model complex data. It uses artificial neural network. Example: image classification, speech recognition, and natural language processing. Artificial neural networks (ANN): ANN's work on the logic on how brain can perform calculations. It consists of 3 layers: Input layer: receives data. Hidden layer: process and learn patterns. Output layer: generates results. Convolution neural networks (CNN): CNNs are primarily used for image classification tasks. Input layer: The input image (represented as a matrix of pixel values) is fed into the network. Convolution layer: Here, most of the tasks takes place like extracting features. Pooling layer:Reduces dimensions while keeping key features. Activation layer: Activation functions (like ReLU) are applied after convolutional and fully connected layers to add non linearity to the model so that it can understand complex patterns. Fully connected layer: Combines extracted feature for classification. Output layer: Produces the final prediction (e.g., softmax for multi-class classification, sigmoid for binary classification, linear for regression). Recurrent neural networks (RNN): It is used in sequential data. It requires memory, remembering past data etc. It is used in tasks like Natural language processing, Stock price prediction etc. RNN is used for tasks like predicting next word.  ( 6 min )

If you’re a React Native developer on macOS and tired of booting up heavy simulators or Android emulators, there’s a better way. I skip them entirely — and mirror real devices via USB instead. This approach lets me simulate the app visually on-screen, without needing to run an emulator or simulator at all. macOS Sequoia 15.3.2 React Native CLI Android Device + Vysor (USB mirroring) iPhone + macOS’s built-in iPhone Mirroring Vysor is a simple way to mirror an Android device to your Mac screen. Even with the free version (USB only), it works great for development. You need to install Vysor on Mac and once you start the application with Android Device connected it will ask to install vysor on Android Device. Then it will show you a panel like this. Enable USB Debugging on Android Connect via USB Launch Vysor and mirror the device Run your app npx react-native run-android Now you see the app on your Mac — via your real Android phone. With macOS 15.3.2 (Sequoia), Apple introduced native iPhone Mirroring. Here are the steps to mirror iPhone. Connect via USB Lock your iPhone Click on connect button in mirroring panel Enter iPhone password in iPhone See it working Works on real hardware Mirrors the exact device UX No more slow simulators Works with React Native DevMenu, console logs, and debugging USB-based — no need to rely on wireless pairing Still has lots of space on screen to work with If all you need is to see and interact with your app on-screen, simulators are optional. Mirroring your real devices is a fast, reliable alternative — especially if you already work on macOS Sequoia. If you found this post helpful, consider supporting my work — it means a lot. Support my work  ( 7 min )

🔥 How I Replaced My Entire Backend With Supabase in 3 Hours — Real Talk, Real Code What if I told you that you could replace your entire backend — from authentication to database to RESTful APIs — in 3 hours, securely and scalably, with practically no server setup? Sounds like clickbait? Not today. I'm here to report my experience of migrating a fully custom Node.js + PostgreSQL backend to Supabase. I hit real walls, found real solutions, and wrote real code. Buckle up, let’s go full-stack. Replaced custom backend with Supabase in ~3 hours. Got Auth (OAuth, email, magic link), DB (PostgreSQL), Realtime, API, Role-based Access Control. All secure by default. Reduced backend code by 80%. No monthly bill yet (free tier generous). My original setup: 🍃 Node.js Express server 🐘 Hosted Post…  ( 9 min )

https://github.com/cloudstreet-dev/Start-at-the-End--Logic-Programming-for-the-Imperatively-Damaged/blob/main/00-table-of-contents.md A book by Claude Code Opus 4.1. Covers Prolog, Mercury, and MiniKanren.  ( 6 min )

One recurring headache in Django projects is keeping seed data consistent across environments. You add reference data (categories, roles, settings) in development… and forget to sync it to staging or production. Different environments drift apart, leading to version conflicts or missing records. Deployment scripts end up with ad-hoc JSON fixtures or SQL patches that are hard to maintain. I got tired of that. So I built django-synced-seeders — a simple, ORM-friendly way to version and sync your seed data. Versioned seeds: Every export is tracked so you don’t re-import the same data. Environment sync: Run syncseeds in staging or production to automatically bring them up to date. Export / Import commands: Seamlessly move reference data between environments. Selective loading: Only load the se…  ( 6 min )

Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek Live on KEXP On July 31, 2025, Turkish psych-folk dynamo Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek took over the KEXP studio with a four-song set—Direne Direne, Cool Hand, Bal and Hop Bico. Derya’s soaring vocals and saz weave through Axel Oliveres’s organ and synth textures, Helen Wells’s driving drum grooves and Alana Amram’s funky bass lines, all captured by host Evie Stokes and a top-notch audio/video team. Catch more from the band on their Bandcamp and revisit the full performance on KEXP’s site for a taste of fresh, genre-bending vibes. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The Bethpage Black Sign Saga Bethpage Black’s infamous warning sign—it’s more than just a cheeky dare before you tee off; it’s a piece of golf lore. In his new video, GOLF’s Josh Berhow dives into old records, busts the wild origin myths and finally pins down when that “you better be good” message first appeared. Hungry for more? GOLF.com is your backstage pass to the game—Top 100 courses and teachers, exclusive pro interviews, gear reviews and all the latest Tour buzz. Subscribe to their channels and never miss a swing. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

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Hades 2 bursts out of early access with everything you loved about the original turned up to eleven: a bigger world, more characters and banter, an arsenal of fresh weapons and deeper build choices. Despite its expanded scope, it never loses that signature spark—each run feels as tight, rewarding and addictive as ever. A must-play sequel that builds on the first game without missing a beat. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

From the creators of Deadly Premonition and No More Heroes comes Hotel Barcelona: you’re a marshal possessed by a murderer checking into a hotel teeming with killers. Check in on Sep 26, 2025—and start wiping them out in Suda51’s wild “Cheeseburger” launch trailer. Shot by director of photography Mark Lentz and co-produced by Badvertising, with special props to Scott Popular and Kyle Hovanec for making this madcap mayhem possible. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

September 22nd to September 28th marks Migraine Awareness Week 2025, a week dedicated to raising awareness about chronic headache conditions. Dear Dev Community, I know that this isn't developer-focused content, but like the name of this app implies, this is a community. And I think part of the benefits of a community is to share your highs and lows. While migraines are well-known, there's another, lesser-discussed disorder that deserves attention: New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH). In 2018, my life changed suddenly. One day, my head began to ache - and the pain never went away. It wasn't just the constant headache that puzzled me. I was also overwhelmed by intense hunger pangs that seemed impossible to satisfy. Over the years, I tried almost everything - painkillers, anti-seizure dr…  ( 9 min )

Right after the launch of Kiro, I started using it actively. I was really drawn to the idea of specification-driven development—a clear requirements pipeline, detailed instructions for the AI agent, and a shared structure understandable by both developers and other team members. But in practice, Kiro turned out to be too immature: — It frequently froze and ran slowly, — Generated low-quality output and odd requirements like “As a developer, I want logging in the project,” — Kept trying to force its own chaotic vision of testing onto my workflow. Eventually, I got tired of fighting these limitations and switched back to my familiar Cursor. But there, I had to rebuild the whole process from scratch: teaching the agent what user stories are, what system design means, the context of the current project, and much more. It became clear that I needed a prompt library—a set of foundational instructions to set the rules of the game from the start. So I gathered everything I could: — Reverse-engineered prompts from Kiro, — Recalled best practices from books and team documentation I’d written over the years, — And merged it all into a single, cohesive guide. The result is the Specification-Driven Development Guide: a ready-to-use context for LLMs that you can plug into any agent or chat interface right away. This is, of course, just the first version. It still needs significant refinement—especially the English translation, which I’m not entirely confident about. But I hope it’s already useful to someone. https://methodology.uwuwu.net/ - feedback is very welcome!  ( 6 min )

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Hablemos sobre Atomic CSS, es un enfoque distinto: en lugar de escribir grandes bloques de estilos, cada clase representa una sola propiedad. 🔑 Esto permite 🟡 Prototipar con rapidez. 🟡 Mantener consistencia en espaciados, colores y tipografía. 🟡 Integrarse de forma natural en stacks modernos (React, Vue, Next.js). ⚖️ Comparación con BEM A diferencia de metodologías como BEM, que aportan estructura semántica y nomenclatura clara, Atomic CSS brilla por su velocidad y granularidad. 🧩 Ejemplo práctico .Post-icons { .Post-icons i { .Post-icons .fa-heart:hover { 🔹 Con Atomic CSS (Tailwind) 📌 Con BEM defines reglas en CSS. ⚔️ En proyectos reales, la combinación es poderosa BEM → orden y semántica. Atomic → agilidad y precisión. ❓Pregunta a la comunidad ¿Has experimentado ya con Atomic CSS en tus proyectos? css #bem #fullstackdeveloper #fullstack #cleancode #atomiccss  ( 6 min )

Modern editors aren’t just about bold and italic anymore — they’re about creating richer ways to format and present content. One modern feature you’ve likely seen in forums, chat apps, and blogs is spoiler text: content that’s hidden until a reader chooses to reveal it. Whether it’s for plot twists, quiz answers, or sensitive details, spoiler formatting can add both fun and utility to your writing. In this post, we’ll explore how to implement spoiler text in the Froala WYSIWYG Editor. Instead of inserting raw HTML, we’ll take advantage of Froala’s built-in format.toggle API to wrap the current selection in a element with a custom CSS class. This approach ensures that your spoiler style can be applied and removed just like bold or italic, keeping the editing experience clean and intu…  ( 11 min )

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Last month, our team shipped three major features in half the usual time. The secret? We finally stopped fighting AI coding tools and started using them properly. What Actually Works GitHub Copilot writes my boilerplate API endpoints while I think about business logic. Cursor helps me refactor legacy code without breaking everything. Claude Code figures out how changes in one service affect others. Three Things That Made The Biggest Impact Faster iterations: I spend way less time on repetitive CRUD operations and data models. More time goes into actually solving customer problems. Fewer production bugs: These tools catch stuff I miss. Edge cases, null pointer exceptions, that weird logic error that only happens when users do something unexpected. Easier onboarding: New developers understand our codebase faster when AI explains what that complex database query is actually doing. How We Actually Use It We started small. Picked our user authentication service and let AI help with that first. Once the team saw it wasn't going to replace us or write terrible code, adoption happened naturally. Now it's part of our workflow. AI suggests code during development, reviews pull requests, and even helps write documentation. Our code reviews focus on architecture and business logic instead of syntax errors. The Real Talk Are these tools perfect? No. Do they sometimes suggest outdated patterns or miss context? Absolutely. But they've made our small team way more productive. We're shipping features faster, spending less time on boring tasks, and our code quality has actually improved. For a growing SaaS company, that's huge. If you haven't tried AI coding tools recently, give them another shot. The technology has gotten a lot better, and honestly, your competitors are probably already using them. What's your experience with AI coding tools? Have they changed how your team works? I'd love to hear about it – connect with me on LinkedIn and let's chat about what's working (or not working) for your SaaS team.  ( 7 min )

Having a solid grasp of networking fundamentals is essential to understanding complex AWS architectures. I first came across CIDR notation in my early days of working as a Network Engineer and it took me a while to wrap my head around it. I've decided to revisit core networking concepts focusing particularly on how they apply in the AWS ecosystem, and where better to start than with refreshing my knowledge on a topic that was a pain to initially understand. An IPv4 address is a 32-bit number and each of those four decimal numbers is a group of 8 bits (an octet). For example 10.1.3.0 is: 10 → 00001010 (8 bits) 1 → 00000001 (8 bits) 3 → 00000011 (8 bits) 0 → 00000000 (8 bits) If you put them all together, you get a 32-bit binary string: 00001010 00000001 00000011 00000000 When it comes to CIDR notation, what we're trying to understand is how many of those bits are reserved for the network and how many are left for hosts. The way to calculate the number of addresses in a range is: /8 We subtract 2 because one IP is reserved for the network address and one for the broadcast address A useful site to help you visualise this -> cidr.xyz When you create a new VPC it must be assigned a CIDR block which defines the IP address range that your subnets will be created from. For example you can create a VPC using 10.0.0.0/16 with /24 subnets inside it. AWS reserves 5 IPs in every subnet so the usable count is actually: /24 subnet → 251 usable (instead of 254). /28 subnet → 11 usable (instead of 14). The reserved addresses are: Network address VPC router AWS DNS Future use Broadcast address If you create a /28 subnet in AWS, you only get 11 usable IPs which might not be enough if you’re planning to launch multiple EC2 instances, a NAT Gateway, and other services in the same subnet. AWS often recommends starting with /16 VPCs and then carving them into /24 or /20 subnets depending on your workload size.  ( 7 min )

Tech Pulse: Your Daily Dose of Innovation (October 26, 2023) It's been a busy 24 hours in the tech world! Here's a quick rundown of the most impactful news: Meta's New LLM: Meta quietly released a new large language model, showcasing impressive performance in certain benchmarks, though details remain scarce. This adds another significant player to the already crowded LLM landscape, intensifying the competition for dominance. Expect more comparisons and benchmarks to emerge in the coming days. AI Regulation Debate Continues: Discussions around regulating AI development, particularly focusing on mitigating biases and ensuring responsible use, continued in various global forums. The lack of unified international standards remains a key challenge. Major Ransomware Attack on Healthcare Provider: A significant ransomware attack targeted a major healthcare provider, disrupting services and raising concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure. This highlights the persistent threat of ransomware and the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in all sectors. Zero-Day Exploit Patched: A critical zero-day exploit affecting a popular web server software was patched. Security experts urge users to update immediately to avoid potential breaches. This underscores the importance of proactive patching and staying updated on security advisories. Significant Update to Popular Linux Distro: A major update to a widely-used Linux distribution was released, featuring improved performance, enhanced security, and new features. The open-source community continues to demonstrate its ability to deliver powerful and reliable software. This rapid-fire summary gives you the essential tech news to stay informed and ahead of the curve. Stay tuned for more updates!  ( 6 min )

Client Profile Our client is a university hospital based in Germany, aimed to enhance cross-institutional data exchange using standardized data integration tools through structured health data pipelines. Multiple institutions involved in observational research sought to integrate their findings, such as risk models and disease prevalence metrics, into operational clinical workflows. To support this goal, the client required a conversion pipeline from OMOP CDM (used in research analytics) to HL7 FHIR (used in clinical applications) to enable real-time data interoperability. Despite both data models are widely used in healthcare data management and interoperability, OMOP CDM and HL7 FHIR serve distinct purposes and vary a lot. A brief comparison of the models is illustrated in the table …  ( 11 min )

The End of .env Chaos: Introducing EnvShield Rabbil Yasar Sajal ・ Sep 17 #security #devops #python #opensource  ( 5 min )

How to install Webmin in Ubuntu Server The simplest and best way to get Webmin is to use automatic webmin-setup-repo.sh script to configure repositories on your Ubuntu Server. It can be done in two easy steps: curl -o webmin-setup-repo.sh https://lnkd.in/dmS3HWff This script will automatically setup our repository and install our GPG keys on your system, and provide webmin package for installation and easy upgrades in the future. Now just use APT to install Webmin: apt-get install webmin --install-recommends Modify the Firewall rules (By default the webmin runs on port 10000): sudo ufw allow 10000/tcp Open your brower and enter: :10000 BOOM You got the Webmin running on your server.  ( 6 min )

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We hear about Artificial Intelligence (AI) almost every day. It’s in our phones, our computers, and even our cars. AI is already helping us live easier lives, but there’s another big idea that people often talk about: Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). This is the idea of creating a machine that can think and learn like a human being. Sounds exciting, right? Let’s break it down step by step in simple English. AI (Artificial Intelligence) means machines or programs that can do tasks that normally need human intelligence. For example, recognizing your face in photos, suggesting a movie on Netflix, or helping doctors detect diseases. Narrow AI (ANI): This is the type of AI we use today. It is really good at one thing, but only that one thing. Example: Google Translate can translate langua…  ( 8 min )

If you've ever worked with NgRx Signal Store, you know it's a powerful tool for managing state in Angular applications in a totally new way. But what if you could take it a step further? Imagine an event-driven system where the flow of state is completely decoupled, giving you incredible flexibility with minimal boilerplate. Well, that's exactly what the NgRx SignalStore Events feature brings to the table. Now, your code can operate on a principle of "something happened, so I'm telling everyone who's interested." Imagine you're playing a game and your hero just took down a tough enemy. A bunch of stuff happens all at once, right? Your hero gets XP, maybe some gold drops, and a status message pops up on the screen. Traditionally, getting all these things to happen smoothly could be a tangle…  ( 9 min )

Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek burst into the KEXP studio on July 31, 2025, delivering a spirited live take on “Direne Direne.” Fronted by Derya’s dynamic vocals and saz, the quartet grooves along with Axel’s organ and synth lines, Helen’s driving drums, and Alana’s punchy bass—and you can feel every beat thanks to Evie Stokes on hosting duties and top-notch audio work by Kevin Suggs and Antonin Voyant. Cameras rolled under Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen, Luke Knecht & Ettie Wahl, and Beckmann’s edits keep the energy tight from start to finish. Hungry for more? Check out their Bandcamp page and join the KEXP YouTube channel for exclusive perks and future live gems. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Pokemon Legends: Z-A looks to shake up the formula with some genuinely daring twists—after getting hands-on time, it feels like a true evolution rather than just another numbered entry. Expect fresh mechanics and a bolder approach to exploration and battles. If you’re craving something that breaks free from the usual route, Z-A could be the leap forward the series needs, blending classic monster catching with a more immersive, adventurous vibe. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles spruces up the beloved tactical RPG with a polished translation, stellar voice acting and handy tools that keep all the palace intrigue in view. You’ll rediscover why its story remains unforgettable. Sure, it skips a couple of nice-to-have features, but those minor omissions don’t hurt the core experience—this is easily the best way to dive back into one of the greatest strategy games ever made. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is gearing up to be a fresh twist on the Arceus formula—IGN’s resident superfan Casey DeFreitas got her hands on the game for Nintendo Switch 2 and is buzzing about new mechanics, world tweaks, and how it stacks up against its predecessor. She’s packed all her detailed impressions into a must-watch video. Dropping October 16 on both Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch, this is the first true Pokémon adventure built for the next-gen console. Get hyped to explore, battle, and catch ’em all in a whole new light! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles on PS5 (also on Xbox, PC and Switch) is a faithful remake of the classic tactical RPG, polishing its epic tale of intrigue and betrayal and one of RPG’s best job systems without overstuffing it with every add-on. Smart UI tweaks, handy convenience features and fresh voice acting strip away the original’s rough edges while keeping what made it legendary. Though it isn’t a definitive edition—it skips some side-content and doesn’t fully fix late-game balance—it nails the essentials so well that veterans will love revisiting it and newcomers can dive in without excuses. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Get ready for Wicked: For Good, swooping into theaters November 21. Jon M. Chu is back behind the camera as Cynthia Erivo’s exiled Elphaba fights for Oz’s silenced Animals and exposes The Wizard’s secrets (Jeff Goldblum), while Ariana Grande’s Glinda basks in Emerald City stardom under Michelle Yeoh’s watchful Madame Morrible. As Glinda gears up for a fairy-tale wedding with Prince Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) and a mysterious girl from Kansas crashes the party, old wounds deepen and an angry mob rises. With their friendship on the line, Elphaba and Glinda will have to bury the hatchet—and work some serious magic—to save Oz, for good. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Good Boy follows Indy, a brave canine sidekick who moves with his best friend Todd from the city into a creaky old family mansion. Indy’s instinct kicks in when he senses an otherworldly presence—tracking invisible footsteps, receiving ghostly warnings from a departed dog, and witnessing haunting visions of the previous owner’s grim fate. When dark forces start to overwhelm Todd, Indy must summon all his courage to battle a malevolent spirit bent on dragging his human into the afterlife. Directed by Ben Leonberg and featuring Indy the Dog alongside Shane Jensen, Arielle Friedman, and Larry Fessenden, Good Boy is an indie horror gem. Brought to you by Independent Film Company and Shudder, it arrives in theaters October 3, 2025. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

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We added pagination to our select component – and yes, it’s fully open source Sometimes it’s the small things that make a big difference. Our latest update to the monster-select component adds something developers (and users) have been asking for: pagination. No more infinite scrolling. No awkward workarounds. Just clean, native paging – fully integrated. We’ve added a pagestepper UI to the dropdown: Paginated view of options Configurable number of items per page Fully reactive (updates with filters and async data) Works with keyboard navigation Handles edge cases gracefully (like filtering and empty pages) Here’s what it looks like: Here’s how to configure the select for a real-world use case: <monster-select data-monster-option-filter-mode="remote" data-monster-option-filter-positio…  ( 7 min )

The "Aha!" Moment That Changed Everything I'll never forget the moment I ran Test-NetConnection after setting up VNet peering and saw TcpTestSucceeded: True - after hours of failed connections, everything finally worked! Here's my real journey through Azure networking, complete with screenshots of every step. Step 1: Setting Up My Test Environment (The Manual Way) Why I Ditched the Templates: What I Actually Did: Created TestVM in ManufacturingVnet: Resource Group: ContosoResourceGroup Location: UK West (to match my VNet) Virtual Network: ManufacturingVnet Subnet: default (10.30.0.0/24) Verified TestVM1 in CoreServicesVnet: Already existed from previous lab Step 2: The RDP Struggle & Finding Better Solutions The Problem Every Azure Admin Faces: My Workaround That Actually Worked B…  ( 7 min )

TL;DR Date.now() uses the user’s system clock, not the server’s. If the user’s device time is wrong, your countdown timers will be wrong too. Always treat the server as the source of truth for time-sensitive flows. While integrating Nubank’s NuPay system, I built a simple countdown timer: 10 minutes (600 seconds) before the payment link expired. Straightforward, right? Fetch the order, grab the insertedAt timestamp, and compare it with Date.now(). Except my timer kept showing 11:50 minutes instead of 10:00. Date.now() Uses the Client Clock After double-checking my math, I tried something unusual: I manually changed my system clock. Suddenly the timer shifted. That’s when I realized: Date.now() isn’t based on server time. It’s based on the user’s system clock. If the system time is o…  ( 7 min )

When you’re running hundreds (sometimes thousands) of Zebra rugged devices across warehouses, logistics fleets, or retail stores, things don’t always go smoothly. Devices crash mid-shift, scanners stop responding, or the network drops out at the worst possible time. 1. Start With Logs (Don’t Guess) Use Zebra’s MX service and StageNow tools to capture diagnostic logs remotely. If you’re using an MDM/EMM, configure remote debugging to pull logs without needing physical access. Pro tip: Automate log uploads to a secure server whenever a device enters an error state. Saves hours of back-and-forth. 2. Battery and Power Issues Aren’t Always Obvious Use Battery Health APIs (Zebra Power Manager) to track charge cycles. Set up alerts when capacity drops below 80% of design life. Replace proactively instead of waiting for random shutdowns in the field. 3. Network Dropouts Are the Silent Killer Check roaming profiles if your teams move across regions. Zebra devices allow granular control of SIM profiles. Use DataWedge configs to log network drops (helps distinguish carrier vs device issue). Consider deploying a failover workflow—apps should queue offline tasks when network isn’t available. 4. When Apps Misbehave: Think Compatibility Zebra devices often lag 1–2 versions behind consumer Android updates for stability. Validate your apps with Zebra’s Enterprise Mobility Development Kit (EMDK). Test with different device models (TC52 vs TC77, etc.)—APIs may behave differently. 5. Remote Debugging is Your Friend Using an MDM solution (like Scalefusion, SOTI, or VMware) offers remote cast & control. You can view the device screen, kill misbehaving apps, restart services, or push configs instantly. For recurring issues, push a debug app that collects telemetry and sends it back automatically. Key Takeaways Set up your MDM for remote log capture. It’s not glamorous, but when devices stay up and running, your entire operation flows smoothly.  ( 7 min )

#!/usr/bin/env node /** * secret-encode.js * * Usage: * node secret-encode.js encrypt "my secret text" myPassword * node secret-encode.js encrypt-file ./input.txt myPassword * node secret-encode.js decrypt myPassword * node secret-encode.js decrypt-file myPassword ./out.txt * * Output format (JSON string): * { * "v": 1, // version * "salt": "", // PBKDF2 salt * "iv": "", // AES-GCM IV * "tag": "", // AES-GCM auth tag * "ct": "" // ciphertext * } * * This is reversible: keep the password secret and share the encoded JSON string safely. */ const crypto = require('crypto'); const fs = require('fs').promises; const path = require('path'); const PBKDF2_ITE…  ( 7 min )

In today's connected world, we all want to access our favorite apps and websites without re-entering our password every two seconds. That's where authentication tokens, or "auth tokens," come in. Think of them like a digital VIP pass. When you log in with your username and password, the server checks your credentials and, if everything's good, hands you a special token. Instead of sending your password with every request, your app sends this token. The server then uses the token to confirm you're still you, and you can access all the cool stuff you're supposed to. The basic process is pretty straightforward: Login: You enter your username and password on an application's login screen. Verification: The application sends your credentials to its server for verification. Token Generation: …  ( 8 min )

JavaScript developers often face performance bottlenecks that can make or break the efficiency of their applications. One of the subtle yet powerful concepts behind performance optimization is evaluation strategy — specifically, the choice between eager evaluation and lazy evaluation. While these sound academic, they have real-world implications in everyday JavaScript code. Let’s unpack both approaches, understand their trade-offs, and see where they shine. Eager evaluation (also known as strict evaluation) means that expressions are computed immediately, as soon as they are encountered. This is JavaScript’s default behavior. Example: function square(x) { console.log('Computing square of', x); return x * x; } const result = square(5); // logs: Computing square of 5 console.log(result)…  ( 8 min )

When we talk about AI in design, most people imagine text-to-image tools like Midjourney or drag-and-drop builders that auto-generate wireframes. But that’s only scratching the surface. The real shift isn’t just about faster design workflows—it’s about how AI is reshaping the fundamentals of user experience (UX). Let’s break down what’s happening right now, where it’s heading, and why UI/UX designers should be paying close attention. Traditional interfaces are static blueprints. You design for a set of users, freeze the layout, and ship it. AI flips this model upside down. With adaptive interfaces, AI can personalize layouts in real time, based on user behavior. Imagine: A dashboard that rearranges its widgets depending on the tasks you do most. A checkout form that dynamically removes unn…  ( 8 min )

Read More: Boosting SaaS Performance: Speed, Uptime, and Growth at Scale Why SaaS Performance Matters A slow or unreliable SaaS platform can quickly turn users away. In fact, even a few seconds of delay can harm user satisfaction, reduce conversions, and damage brand reputation. Performance directly impacts: Customer experience – Users expect instant response times. Retention rates – Downtime or sluggish systems drive churn. Revenue growth – Faster, scalable platforms handle more customers efficiently. Key Pillars of SaaS Performance Speed: Faster Response Times Speed is often the first measure of a SaaS product’s quality. Optimized code, efficient database queries, and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) all contribute to reducing latency. Leveraging caching, load balancing, and lightweight …  ( 7 min )

In one of the previous articles, I introduced the MAIA Framework — an open-source toolkit for testing multi-agent AI systems. We discussed what it does, why it exists, and some of its key features such as assertions and validators. Now it’s time to get practical. In this post, we’ll set up our first test with MAIA, using both assertions and validators. Note: I am assuming you have your Python project set up. pip install maia-test-framework import pytest from maia_test_framework.testing.base import MaiaTest from maia_test_framework.providers.generic_lite_llm import GenericLiteLLMProvider class TestContentAssertions(MaiaTest): def setup_agents(self): self.create_agent( name="Alice", provider=GenericLiteLLMProvider(config={ "model": "ollam…  ( 7 min )

From part 1, I kicked off the Smart 2nd Brain with two execution paths. Previously, we walked through the ingestion flow—splitting documents, generating embeddings, and storing them in a vector database. In this installment, we’ll switch gears to the query path and see how those embeddings power retrieval and human-in-the-loop answers. Now let's go through the query path: # ============================================================================= # QUERY BRANCH # ============================================================================= # Knowledge query pipeline graph.add_edge("retriever", "answer") # Retrieve -> Generate graph.add_edge("answer", "review") # Generate -> Review graph.add_edge("review", "v…  ( 14 min )

What is Hysteroscopy in Fertility Treatment? When infertility is observed in a couple, doctors begin to use expensive methods for diagnosis, which leads to IVF treatments later. Hysteroscopy is one such method. It enables doctors to visualize the inside of the uterus directly and should carry out differential diagnosis of several problems like fibroids, adhesions, or polyps that can prevent proper or good embryo implantation. From hysteroscopy at Dr. Aravind’s IVF, many couples have gained usefully for their fertility just because their uterus is in the best condition for pregnancy. Why Hysteroscopy Is Necessary Before Performing IVF Before going to choose the best IVF center, couples want to make sure they've covered all angles that could affect the success of their endeavor. H…  ( 7 min )

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) which is part of the constantly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, is being used by organizations to strengthen their defenses. As security threats grow more complicated, organizations are turning increasingly towards AI. AI was a staple of cybersecurity for a long time. been an integral part of cybersecurity is currently being redefined to be agentic AI that provides flexible, responsive and fully aware security. This article delves into the potential for transformational benefits of agentic AI and focuses on its application in the field of application security (AppSec) as well as the revolutionary concept of artificial intelligence-powered automated fix for vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) that is agent-…  ( 10 min )

In today’s digital-first world, on-demand video content is more popular than ever. Businesses looking to engage users through live or on-demand video must rely on robust, scalable, and high-performing infrastructure. This is where Video Streaming App Development solutions play a crucial role. By leveraging cloud computing, developers can build streaming apps that deliver seamless performance, global accessibility, and unmatched scalability. From real-time transcoding to secure content delivery, cloud-powered solutions enable businesses to meet rising user expectations while reducing operational complexity. Whether it's entertainment, education, or events, the right development approach ensures your app stands out in a competitive market. Why Cloud Computing Matters in Video Streaming Key R…  ( 9 min )

🚀 Top 5 Websites Every Developer Should Know Being a developer isn’t just about writing code — it’s about constantly learning, debugging, and staying updated with the latest tools and technologies. Luckily, the internet is full of resources that can make our lives easier. Here are my Top 5 Websites that every developer (beginner or experienced) should bookmark today: Stack Overflow If you’re a developer, chances are you’ve already landed on Stack Overflow at least once. ✅ Get quick solutions to bugs and errors. ✅ Ask questions and learn from a massive global community. ✅ Explore discussions around best practices. 👉 Pro tip: Don’t just copy-paste code. Read the explanations and understand why it works. GitHub GitHub isn’t just a code hosting platform — it’s where open-source thrives…  ( 7 min )

The first three days have covered JavaScript basic syntax, variables, data types, and operators/expressions. Today will learn about conditional statements and logical control, which are core concepts for implementing branching logic in programming. Through conditional judgment, programs can execute different code paths based on different situations. Master the use of if/else conditional statements Understand switch statement application scenarios Learn to write nested conditional statements Understand best practices for conditional judgment Conditional statements allow programs to execute different code blocks based on different conditions. let age = 18; if (age >= 18) { console.log("You are an adult!"); } let temperature = 25; if (temperature > 30) { console.log("It's very hot!"); …  ( 11 min )

emlgen/ init.py emlgen/io_utils.py from email import policy from email.parser import BytesParser from email.generator import BytesGenerator from io import BytesIO import os def read_eml(path: str): with open(path, "rb") as f: return BytesParser(policy=policy.default).parse(f) def write_eml(msg, path: str): os.makedirs(os.path.dirname(path), exist_ok=True) bio = BytesIO() BytesGenerator(bio, policy=policy.SMTP).flatten(msg) # CRLF with open(path, "wb") as f: f.write(bio.getvalue()) emlgen/ids.py import uuid, datetime from email.utils import make_msgid def new_guid(): return str(uuid.uuid4()) def new_message_id(domain="example.test"): return make_msgid(domain=domain) # includes def boundary(tag="MESSAGE_ID"): # e.g.…  ( 8 min )

IoT Prototyping: Concept to Connected Device TL;DR: A successful IoT product hinges on a strategic prototyping process. This guide breaks down the journey from a simple Proof of Concept (PoC) to a production-ready device, covering critical decisions in hardware, connectivity, and software to de-risk your investment and ensure a scalable final product. Every groundbreaking Internet of Things (IoT) solution starts with an idea—a vision for a smarter, more connected world. But the path from a brilliant concept to a reliable, market-ready device is filled with technical hurdles and strategic pitfalls. How do you ensure your vision is feasible without sinking your budget into a dead end? The answer lies in a disciplined, intelligent IoT device prototyping strategy. Prototyping is more than ju…  ( 10 min )

Vacant properties are increasingly susceptible to weather damage, especially during colder months. Property owners, investors, and servicers often overlook critical maintenance procedures until it’s too late. One of the most crucial services that help preserve the integrity of vacant or foreclosed homes during freezing conditions is winterization. Companies like Safeguard Properties specialize in protecting these assets by offering comprehensive seasonal maintenance, ensuring they are secured and preserved against potential risks. When a property is left unoccupied, particularly in cold climates, its plumbing and heating systems become vulnerable. Pipes can freeze and burst, heating systems can fail, and moisture intrusion can lead to mold growth or structural deterioration. Winterization …  ( 8 min )

While some companies move 100% of their infrastructure to the cloud some prefer a hybrid system which combines on-premises infrastructure with cloud services. This is a connection from an on-premises server to AWS through the internet. First you create a virtual private network in your VPC, as a result you are provided with a VPN endpoint which lives in the virtual private gateway. This VPN endpoint is then provided to your on-premises device (router) that support IPsec (Internet Protocol Security), Your router and VPN endpoint then uses IPsec to authenticate each-other. Once the encryption is established a secure tunnel is created over the internet which will facilitate the connection between your on-premises network and VPC. After this is done, your on-premises network can now see AWS subnets, and AWS can see your on-premises subnets. The connection does not have to go through the public Internet instead it goes through a private fibre link. This private fibre link is gotten by contacting a telecom provider who then provides a dedicated link from your on-premises network to AWS direct connect location. From these locations your connection then enters a logical lane through a virtual interface which is tied your VPC through a virtual private gateway or transit gateway (this can enable connection to more than one VPC) Now your servers can interact and they do not need to go through the internet, they just utilize these fibre cable connections. Site-Site VPN connections are fast to set up, cheap, and they are perfect for small or medium traffic, But they depend on the public internet which may not always be reliable and increase latency. Direct Connect connections are reliable and cheaper since AWS gives discounts if you move a lot of data, But are more expensive upfront and takes lots of time to set up. Conclusion Chooses between the two connection models really boils down to your use case, availability, the size of your organization, safety and compliance laws and finances.  ( 7 min )

Most “MVPs” fail because they’re v1.0 with a smaller backlog. Today, I'm sharing the PASTA Framework, a 5-step loop that forces focus and provides a weekly pass/fail score. Why one‑feature MVPs win Faster signal: you validate the riskiest bet first. Cleaner code: one path means fewer edge cases. Easier asks: users can say “useful/not useful” without a demo. What to do today (60–90 minutes) Write a Job Story (1 sentence): When [situation], I want to [action], so I can [outcome]. Pick one metric tied to the outcome (numeric + time‑bound). Generate a 1‑page spec with AI (see prompt below). Commit to a thin slice: 1 screen, 2 endpoints, 3 tests, 1 instrumented metric. Copy‑paste prompt (one‑pager) Redesign [idea] as a single killer‑feature MVP. Choose one user, one job, one success metric. Produce: (1) 6-step user journey, (2) minimal data model, (3) required UI only (screens/states), (4) API stubs (endpoints + payloads), (5) fake/stub strategies, (6) 3 tests (Given/When/Then), (7) 2-paragraph landing blurb, (8) Not-Doing list. Not‑Doing list examples Auth, dashboards, settings Admin panels, multi‑tenant Non‑critical integrations (mock them) Measure this path visits → clicks → attempts → successes → "useful" ratings TL;DR Full breakdown and templates → https://shipwithai.substack.com/p/pasta-al-dente-ship-a-one-feature?utm_source=devto&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=issue_pasta_al_dente_week  ( 6 min )

Neurolov’s flagship innovation, NeuroSwarm, is a decentralized compute grid that runs directly in the browser. By using WebGPU and Solana, it enables everyday devices—from smartphones to laptops—to contribute to real AI workloads such as inference, image generation, and video processing. NeuroSwarm turns the browser into a lightweight compute node. Under the hood: A device connects at [swarm.neurolov.ai]. The browser executes GPU or CPU tasks securely via WebGPU. Results are verified through a Proof of Computation (PoC) protocol. Contributions are recorded and rewarded using Neurolov’s NLOV on Solana. This architecture lowers the barriers to participation—no installations, extensions, or prior blockchain knowledge required. NLOV functions as the coordination token across Neurolov’s…  ( 7 min )

So, you are building an application and need a login form. In it, you’ll get the user's email and password, send them to an API, and... something happens. The user is logged in afterwards. But what is that something? How does your application decide who gets in and what they get to see? This is the first article in a series called "Let's Sketch Identity." These blog posts will use my notes from when I started learning about identity concepts as a Developer Advocate. Think of them as my Identity Sketchbook, and join me on my journey back then! ❤️ In this series, I will show you the core ideas of modern identity using a simple, continuous story: no complex specifications, just clear, practical explanations for web developers. Today, I am starting with the two most important concepts: Authent…  ( 10 min )

The trillion-dollar question haunting Silicon Valley isn't whether artificial intelligence will transform the world—it's what happens when the golden age of just making AI models bigger and more powerful comes to an end. After years of breathless progress driven by throwing more data and compute at increasingly massive neural networks, the industry's three titans—OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic—are discovering that the path to truly transformative AI isn't as straightforward as the scaling laws once promised. The bottleneck has shifted from raw computational power to something far more complex: making these systems actually work reliably in the real world. For nearly a decade, the artificial intelligence industry operated on a beautifully simple principle: bigger was better. More parameters,…  ( 27 min )

Introduction JSON is everywhere - from web services to IoT. But here’s the catch: most popular JSON libraries were written with desktops and servers in mind, where nobody cares about a few extra megabytes. On microcontrollers, especially Cortex-M devices, every byte and every millisecond counts. Sure, you can push raw C structs around and even write them directly to a config file. It works, but debugging turns into a painful quest. At some point I got tired of wrestling with JSON on STM32: writing endless boilerplate to walk through cJSON trees, hunting memory leaks, and guessing where malloc would betray me next. That’s when JsonX was born - a lightweight, minimalistic wrapper around cJSON, designed specifically for MCUs and RTOS. What JsonX Brings to the Table Automatic mapping JSON C…  ( 7 min )

introduction The need for faster and more informed decision making in the age of big data and real time application has become a necessity, at the heart of this revolution is apache Kafka. Which is a distributed, durable, highly scalable event streaming system application used for building streaming applications and real-time pipelines. We will be explore Kafka’s core architectural concepts, it use case in modern data engineering and examine practical production practices and configurations highlighting real work use case scenarios. Apache Kafka is an open-source event streaming platform for building real-time data pipelines, stream processing, and data integration at scale. It was developed by LinkedIn at around 2010 to help solve the problem they faced with existing their existing inf…  ( 9 min )

Tired of Passwords? Biometric Authentication is Knocking at Your Door! Ever get that sinking feeling when you’re locked out of your favorite app because you’ve forgotten another password? Or that gnawing anxiety wondering if your online accounts are vulnerable? You’re not alone! We juggle dozens of passwords daily, and remembering them all is practically a superpower. But what if I told you there's a safer, easier way to prove you are you? Enter biometric authentication! Forget complicated character combinations. Forget sticky notes with password hints. Biometrics uses your unique biological characteristics to verify your identity. Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, right? It's becoming increasingly commonplace, and chances are you're already using it! Essentially, biometric au…  ( 8 min )

Let’s face it—most of us sit way too much. Office work, commuting, sitting at home… it all adds up. And after a while, your back and neck start complaining. That’s why a lot of people are trying a standing desk for office use. We weren’t built to sit in a chair for hours. Think about it—hunching over, shoulders rounding, neck craned toward the screen. By the end of the day, your back and shoulders are yelling at you. A standing desk changes things without you thinking about it. Your monitor is at eye level, your elbows around 90 degrees, and your spine stays more aligned. You don’t have to keep reminding yourself to “sit straight.” Here’s the funny part: standing helps you pay attention. You move a little, shift your weight, maybe stretch—your blood keeps flowing, and your energy stays steadier. Here’s the thing—you don’t have to stand all day. That can get tiring too. The real benefit comes from switching. Stand for emails, sit for deep focus, then back up on your feet when you feel sluggish. Not all standing desks are created equal. If it wobbles or is hard to adjust, you won’t use it. That’s why the Navodesk® Pro Standing Desk is a game-changer. Smooth height changes, solid stability, and a clean look. It’s the kind of desk that actually makes switching between sitting and standing easy. That’s the whole point—working in a way that supports your body instead of wearing you down. Tired of aching backs and afternoon slumps? A standing desk can help. You don’t need to stand all day. Even a few hours of alternating can improve posture, boost focus, and make work feel less draining. Once you get into the rhythm, it feels natural. And honestly? You’ll probably wonder why you didn’t try it sooner.  ( 7 min )

When you work with databases, you often want summaries instead of just raw rows. How many orders did each customer make? What are the total sales per department? What is the average grade per student? This is where SQL GROUP BY is useful. COUNT(), SUM(), or AVG(). In this guide, we’ll cover the main GROUP BY functions step by step: COUNT() - Count number of rows SUM() - Add up values AVG() - Calculate averages HAVING - Filter grouped results JOIN - Use names instead of IDs MIN() - Find the smallest value MAX() - Find the largest value Let’s use a simple shop database with customers and their orders. Count how many orders each customer has placed. SELECT customer_id, COUNT(*) AS order_count FROM Orders GROUP BY customer_id; The Result: Each customer_id is grouped, and the number of ord…  ( 8 min )

These days, I feel like I’m walking alone. I’m in my final year of B.Tech, and everywhere I look, people seem to have figured out their paths. Placements, projects, internships, communities — everyone is moving, running, achieving. And then there’s me. Sitting with my laptop, staring at lines of code that blur into nothing. It’s not like I’ve done nothing. In fact, I’ve been doing tech things since my very first year — projects, coding competitions, internships, open-source, hackathons. From 1st year till now, I’ve kept showing up. I’ve worked, learned, built, tried. And still, somehow, I feel invisible. Like no matter how much I do, it’s never enough for anyone to notice. It’s not just the errors on the screen that wear me down — it’s the silence around me. No teammates pinging me to collaborate. No friend saying, “Let’s build this together.” No late-night debugging calls. Just me, my screen, and a room that feels too quiet. Sometimes I wonder if I’m invisible. Like if I stopped showing up, no one would notice. Not in class, not online, not even in the dev community I admire so much. It hurts to scroll past other people’s wins — their open-source contributions, their internship offers, their shiny projects — while I sit here, questioning my worth. I go to sleep with thoughts like, “Maybe I’m not cut out for this. Maybe I don’t belong in tech. Maybe people just don’t like me.” And honestly? Some nights, I believe it.  ( 6 min )

Learn how integrating Salesforce Data Cloud across multi-cloud environments enhances data access, security, and real-time insights. This post outlines how zero-copy data connectors, unified customer profiles, and governance frameworks can streamline workflows and reduce data duplication.  ( 5 min )

🧠 Dev Log Entry — 24 Sept 2025 50 days ago, I had never coded anything. Never programmed. Never used Unity. Never touched a terminal. That journey will be its own log. But today... reflection. 🧱 Context: Defeated Weather Temperature Gear stats Item stats Disease modifiers Story outcomes Hunger, hydration, health, stamina, blood levels Buffs, overwrites, food, liquids, and environmental effects I had a generally working system before this. Everything worked in isolation. But wiring it all together? That was the wall. And I hit it. 🔧 Technical Milestones ✅ Event Invocation Fixed Corrected illegal OnStatsChanged call with ?.Invoke() inside PlayerStats.cs. No more CS0070 errors. HUD sync now triggers cleanly. ✅ GameSceneManager Purged & Rebuilt Cleaned and rebuilt GameSceneManager.cs, resol…  ( 8 min )

In today's data-driven enterprise landscape, the data warehouse has become the backbone of analytics, decision-making, and digital transformation. But as data volumes grow and business demands evolve, many companies find themselves struggling with slow performance and skyrocketing costs. The solution lies not in throwing more resources at the problem, but in optimizing what already exists. With the right strategies, organizations can significantly enhance performance, reduce compute and storage costs, and empower teams to make smarter, faster decisions. This article breaks down the critical aspects of data warehouse optimization, why it matters, what it involves, and how it pays off. Cloud data warehouses like Snowflake, BigQuery, and Redshift have made storage and compute more accessible …  ( 9 min )

Introduction Modern applications juggle tasks like reading databases, calling APIs, or processing files. If handled poorly, these time-consuming operations can freeze an application's main thread, leading to a sluggish and unresponsive user experience. Asynchronous programming is the solution. In .NET, the async and await keywords provide a powerful abstraction, allowing you to write non-blocking code that reads as cleanly as synchronous code. But async/await isn't magic—it's syntactic sugar that transforms your methods into a sophisticated state machine. In this article, we'll explore why async/await is essential, see it in action, and then pull back the curtain to reveal the underlying mechanisms the compiler uses to make it all work. async/await is a Game-Changer 🚀 Imagine your app…  ( 10 min )

import sys, re from email import policy from email.parser import BytesParser def read_eml(path): with open(path, 'rb') as f: return BytesParser(policy=policy.default).parse(f) def collect_tokens(msg): tokens = [] # Message-ID (strip ) mid = (msg.get('Message-ID') or '').strip() if mid.startswith(''): mid = mid[1:-1] if mid: tokens.append(mid) # Conversation / custom IDs (adjust header names you use) conv = (msg.get('X-Header-ConversationID') or '').strip() if conv: tokens.append(conv) # Boundary(s) ct = msg.get_content_type() cth = msg.get('Content-Type', '') m = re.search(r'boundary="?(.*?)"?(\s*;|$)', cth, re.IGNORECASE) if m and m.group(1): tokens.append(m.group(1)) # Attachment fi…  ( 7 min )

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a research buzzword — it has officially entered our text editors, IDEs, and Git repos. Tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT, Tabnine, and even newer “AI coding assistants” promise to speed up development, reduce boilerplate, and help us focus on creative problem-solving. But here’s the real question: Is AI coding a revolution or just another tool in the developer’s belt? Let’s break it down. What Is AI Coding? At its core, AI coding means using AI models (typically LLMs) to: Generate new code from natural language prompts Suggest completions while typing Explain, refactor, or debug code Write tests and documentation automatically Think of it as pair programming with a robot colleague. Why Developers Love It Speed Boost No need to waste time w…  ( 8 min )

People still wonder about Fastag and the tech it runs on. Thing is, with all the push for better toll systems in India, this thing has really changed how folks drive on highways. Folks ask a lot, what technology does Fastag use exactly. This piece dives into that, covers how it all works, the upsides, and why its shaking up travel on Indian roads. Fastag is basically an electronic way to pay tolls. The National Highway Authority of India set it up. Vehicles zip through plazas without pulling over for cash. The fee just gets pulled from a prepaid wallet or bank account linked to it. It cuts down on backups at those spots, saves gas too, and makes trips smoother overall. Lately, the government says every four-wheeler on national highways has to have one. Fastag runs on Radio Frequency Identi…  ( 8 min )

Images are often the largest assets on modern websites, making optimization crucial for performance. Nuxt 3 provides powerful built-in tools for image optimization through the @nuxt/image module. In this guide, we'll explore how to leverage these features for responsive, efficient images. First, install the Nuxt Image module: npm install @nuxt/image Add it to your nuxt.config.ts: export default defineNuxtConfig({ modules: [ '@nuxt/image' ] }) Nuxt provides two main components for image optimization: NuxtPicture generates the element with multiple formats and sizes: <NuxtPicture src="your-image.jpg" sizes="sm:100vw md:900px lg:1200px 2xl:1600px" :img-attrs="{ alt: 'Hero mountains at sunrise', class: 'hero' }" densities="1,2" :widths="[320…  ( 7 min )

Offshore IoT Team: Build Smarter, Faster, Cheaper TL;DR: Leverage offshore talent to build your IoT solutions faster and more affordably. This guide covers everything from choosing the right partner to managing your team for optimal success. The Internet of Things (IoT) is no longer a futuristic concept; it's a present-day reality transforming industries and creating unprecedented opportunities. But developing and deploying successful IoT solutions requires specialized skills and significant investment. For many companies, building an in-house team can be costly and time-consuming. That's where the strategic advantage of an offshore IoT development team comes in. This comprehensive guide explores how to leverage offshore talent to build smarter, faster, and cheaper IoT solutions, address…  ( 9 min )

Many people think you need huge datasets like Netflix or Amazon to build a recommender system. The truth is: you can start small — with a simple model — and let it improve itself over time as users interact with your product. In this post, we'll build a self-learning recommender system that: Starts with a pre-trained model (solves the cold-start problem) Learns from user interactions over time (incremental learning) Updates recommendations to stay relevant The Problem When you first launch a product, you usually have no idea what each user likes. If your recommender starts giving random suggestions, users might leave before the system learns anything. To avoid this, we start with a pre-trained model based on your historical sales or click data. This allows your system to give at least…  ( 7 min )

P-Value & Critical Region in Probability 📊 Today I explored two important concepts in hypothesis testing: 🔹 P-Value 🔹 Critical Region 🔹 Why it matters? ✅ P-value tells us how surprising our result is. ⚡ Fun Fact: The 0.05 threshold for p-values was first popularized by Ronald Fisher in the 1920s — and it still rules data science & research today! 📖 Python #Statistics #Probability #100DaysOfCode #DataAnalytics  ( 6 min )

Looping and Apply Functions in R: Origins, Applications, and Case Studies Vamshi E ・ Sep 24 #webdev #programming #ai #javascript  ( 5 min )

This year, I finally have the time to settle down, focus on studying and working, and set a few small goals for myself. One of them is to obtain all 12 AWS certifications before the end of 2026. Last week, I passed this exam, so while it’s still fresh in my mind, I want to record my thoughts and experiences. If you’re preparing for the AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate exam, here’s a simple and effective 4-step study guide to help you stay focused and increase your chances of passing. Start with the official exam guide. It clearly lists the AWS services and topics covered in the exam: Official Exam Guide — AWS Certified Data Engineer – Associate and (https://d1.awsstatic.com/onedam/marketing-channels/website/aws/en_US/certification/approved/pdfs/docs-data-engineer-associate/AWS-Cert…  ( 9 min )

One of my hobbies is to "re-invent" already done things, such as building a CPU simulator, create my own ISA and what-not. While happily coding away on an instruction decoder with some simulated EEPROM chips, it hit me: why don't I use signals to simulate wiring between the components? I used them in Flutter and I need the same kind of reactivity here too. Guess what? Signals were originally intended for that. WHO KNEW?! :D trivia: signals got their name after digital circuit modeling research in the 1970s1. In a super-simple form, a D-FlipFlop samples an input pin when another signal (clock transitions from lo to hi2. When transition happens, the state of the input pin (hi or lo) is latched in and is output to q. The inverse of that latched in value is output to q̅ (q-bar). A couple of hours of playing around and I ended up with the following piece of code to simulate a D-FlipFlop: class DFlipFlop { final clock = Input(false); // Input is a signal final input = Input(false); late bool _prevQ = input.value; late final q = computed(() { final clk = clock.value; if (clk) { // detect rising edge, sample input pin _prevQ = input.value; } return _prevQ; }); late final qBar = computed(() => !q.value); } That's it! Essentially it boils down to the following core concepts: input pins are signals output pins are derived values (computed) connections/wires between input and output pins are effects For the full code sample, check out this gist: 1. https://youtu.be/Jp7QBjY5K34?t=171 2. lo and hi values are often "mistyped" to indicate logical high and low voltage levels  ( 8 min )

Mastering Python Arrays: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners & Beyond If you're learning Python, you've undoubtedly fallen in love with the list. It's flexible, powerful, and can hold anything you throw at it. But what if I told you there's another, more specialized tool in Python's toolbox that can make your code significantly faster and more memory-efficient for specific tasks? That tool is the array. You might be thinking, "Aren't arrays and lists the same thing?" It's a common question, and the answer is a resounding no. Understanding this distinction is a hallmark of a proficient Python programmer. In this deep dive, we're going to move beyond the basics. We'll explore what Python arrays truly are, why they exist, when you should use them over lists, and how they can supercharge you…  ( 10 min )

Python Lambda Functions: The Art of Writing Powerful Code in a Single Line Have you ever been writing a Python script and found yourself creating a small, throwaway function just to perform one simple operation? Maybe it was to double a number, check if a string contains a keyword, or sort a list of tuples. If so, you’ve encountered the perfect use case for one of Python’s most elegant, yet sometimes misunderstood, features: the lambda function. Often called anonymous functions, lambdas can seem cryptic at first glance. But once you understand their purpose, they become an indispensable tool for writing cleaner, more concise, and more "Pythonic" code. This guide will demystify lambda functions completely. We'll cover what they are, how they work, when to use them (and when not to), and e…  ( 11 min )

Switching from asdf to mise wasn’t just a fleeting developer whim - it’s the result of years of wrangling with version managers, misplaced shims, and dubious bash scripts. Mise, written in Rust, simply runs faster, feels smoother, and doesn’t make my shell configuration look like a post-apocalyptic cargo cult. asdf had been the trusty sidekick for managing tool versions: Node, Python, Terraform, even that one [VHDL](url) project that only seemed to make sense very late at night years ago. It's polyglot, versatile, and compatible with nearly everything... except, apparently, my desire to not wait several seconds for basic operations. But as projects grew more sprawling, asdf’s reliance on shims and a sprawling ecosystem of shell-script plugins (some better maintained than others) started to…  ( 6 min )

SVAR Svelte component collection reached a significant milestone - it now supports TypeScript. From the basic Core Library to more complex widgets like DataGrid and Gantt chart, version 2.3 delivers the official type definitions developers have been requesting. This update transforms SVAR Svelte components into a more reliable, consistent, and production-ready solution for Svelte developers who work with TypeScript. If you’re not familiar with SVAR Svelte, here is the list of available components that now support TypeScript: Core — a library of essential components (menu, tabs, toolbar, popups, etc) and form controls DataGrid — Advanced data grid with filtering, sorting, paging, frozen columns, and more Gantt — Interactive Gantt chart with drag-and-drop functionality File Manager — Compl…  ( 7 min )

Picture this: It's Friday afternoon. Your pull request looks perfect locally - tests green, endpoints responsive, everything just works. You push to GitHub, confident it'll sail through CI. Twenty minutes later: red build. An Elasticsearch error pops up: "no such index [blog_posts]". This all-too-common 'it worked on my machine' problem highlights the dangers of environment drift - exactly what Terraform as a one-shot init container in Docker Compose and CI is designed to solve. You scramble to check. Locally? Index exists. CI logs? Nothing obvious. You spend an hour discovering that your local Docker setup manually created that index months ago, while CI starts fresh every time. The infrastructure your app depends on exists in your head, not in code. If this sounds familiar, you're not al…  ( 12 min )

When I Expected DAO Magic When I first joined a DAO, I thought I was stepping into the future. Decentralization, community-driven innovation, and contributors rewarded in real-time—it all sounded magical. I imagined smooth workflows, automated payouts, and smart contracts handling everything behind the scenes. Instead, I found myself drowning in spreadsheets. The DAO I worked with had bounty trackers spread across Google Sheets, Discord threads buzzing 24/7, and Notion boards that broke every other week. Contributors would complete tasks, but payments often got stuck in limbo because someone forgot to update a cell or approve a payout. At one point, our bounty sheet had more than 40 rows marked “Done,”—but only 10 of those contributors had actually been paid. The rest were left waiting, …  ( 9 min )

Have you ever wished you could instantly turn your photos into cartoons, anime, or pixel art without spending hours in Photoshop? That’s exactly what ToonlyAI ✨ Key Features Photo to Cartoon Conversion → Upload any photo (JPG, PNG, WEBP, up to 10 MB) and instantly see it transformed. 100+ Art Styles → From cartoons and anime to pixel art, sketches, watercolors, and classic art. Anime & Manga Modes → Inspired by Studio Ghibli, chibi art, manga sketches, and more. Pixel & Retro Game Art → Perfect for creating nostalgic 8-bit and 16-bit style avatars. Fast & Private → Images are processed instantly in your browser, with no storage on external servers. ⚡ Why Developers & Creators Love It Quick Prototyping → Need placeholder avatars, comic visuals, or fun assets? Generate them on the fly. No Learning Curve → Unlike Photoshop filters, there’s no setup — drag, drop, done. Creative Freedom → Experiment with multiple artistic styles for projects, social media, or even game design. Free to Try → You don’t even need an account to test it out. 🛠️ Example Use Cases Create cartoon avatars for your GitHub profile Add anime-style versions of your team for a startup landing page Generate pixel art for indie game projects Transform photos into fun social media content Explore AI styles for artistic inspiration 💡 How To Use Go to 👉 https://toonlyai.com/ Upload your photo (max 10 MB) Pick your favorite style Download & share your new cartoon version 🎨 📈 Why This Matters AI isn’t just about automation — it’s also about creativity. Tools like ToonlyAI make it possible for anyone to experiment with art styles, storytelling, and self-expression without technical barriers. Whether you’re a developer, designer, or just curious about AI art, this is a tool worth bookmarking. 👉 Try it now: https://toonlyai.com – AI Photo to Cartoon 🔖 If you try it out, let me know what styles you love most. I’m personally addicted to the pixel art generator 😅.  ( 7 min )

Introduction Ever wish you could peek into the future and make decisions that hold up no matter what happens? Scenario planning is the practical alternative to a crystal ball. Rather than betting your strategy on a single forecast, it helps teams imagine several plausible futures, surface the biggest uncertainties, and build plans that work across multiple outcomes. The point: prepare, don’t predict. What scenario planning is A disciplined way to think about uncertainty by creating a handful of vivid, plausible futures and testing how your business would fare in each. Focus = preparation and resilience, not perfect prediction. Everyday analogy: instead of planning for only a sunny event, prepare tents, an indoor backup, and traffic reroute options. Why a single forecast is risky Traditio…  ( 7 min )

Titre : Découverte Approfondie de Wireshark : un Outil Puissant de Cybersécurité Introduction Aujourd'hui, avec la prolifération des menaces en ligne et l'augmentation des cyberattaques, la cybersécurité est devenue une priorité pour toutes les organisations. Protéger les données sensibles, les réseaux informatiques et les systèmes contre les attaques malveillantes est essentiel pour assurer la confidentialité, l'intégrité et la disponibilité des informations. Dans ce contexte, les outils de cybersécurité modernes jouent un rôle crucial dans la détection, la prévention et la réponse aux incidents de sécurité. Présentation de Wireshark Wireshark est un outil populaire et puissant d'analyse de paquets réseau. Il permet aux professionnels de la cybersécurité de capturer et d'inspecter le traf…  ( 7 min )

Introduction: Why AI Telephony Agents Matter Are you looking to create an AI voice assistant that can answer phone calls automatically? AI telephony agents are revolutionizing how businesses handle customer support and real-time communication. In this guide, we’ll walk you through building a fully functional AI telephony agent in Python, even if you’re a beginner. By the end of this tutorial, your AI agent will be able to: Answer inbound phone calls automatically Make outbound calls Understand human speech using Speech-to-Text (STT) Respond intelligently with Large Language Models (LLM) Speak naturally with Text-to-Speech (TTS) Prerequisites for Building an AI Telephony Agent Here we are using the realtime pipeline, if you want to use cascading pipleine then follow th…  ( 9 min )

Microsoft Copilot in Azure by David Rendón and Steve Miles is a comprehensive and hands-on guide to one of the most exciting evolutions in cloud computing: bringing generative AI directly into the heart of Azure operations. The book begins by laying a clear foundation of how large language models (LLMs) and Microsoft’s Copilot architecture fit into modern cloud environments. From there, it quickly moves into practical, real-world use cases. Readers learn how to set up and configure Copilot in the Azure portal, manage access securely with RBAC, and deploy infrastructure ranging from virtual machines to Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters and App Services—all through Copilot’s natural language interface. What makes this book stand out is its breadth of coverage. It doesn’t stop at deplo…  ( 7 min )

How this dynamic duo turns chaos of metrics into a clear window into your software's soul. In the complex, distributed world of modern software, things break in unexpected ways. A microservice might slow down, a server's memory might silently fill up, or an API might start throwing errors. Relying on users to report these issues is a recipe for frustration. The only way to truly understand what's happening inside your systems is to listen to what they're constantly telling you: a story told through metrics. But raw metrics are a firehose of data. To make sense of it, you need two things: a powerful, scalable system to collect and store this data, and a beautiful, flexible way to visualize it. This is the legendary pairing of Prometheus and Grafana. Prometheus is an open-source systems moni…  ( 9 min )

Combining Docling capacities with IBM Cloud Code Engine serverless compute capacities Serverless computing has revolutionized how developers build and deploy applications by abstracting away the underlying infrastructure management. Instead of provisioning and maintaining servers, developers can focus purely on writing code, with the cloud provider automatically scaling resources up or down based on demand. This “pay-as-you-go” model makes serverless highly efficient and cost-effective for a wide range of workloads, from event-driven functions to web applications and batch jobs. Stepping into this innovative landscape is the IBM Cloud Code Engine service, a fully managed, serverless platform designed to run your containerized workloads, batch jobs, and functions. Code Engine simplifies t…  ( 9 min )

Since its first release the CouchDB ecosystem has become quite substantial — think adding everything from hammocks to a chaise. It’s not a marketing-driven technology, so if you needed more evidence of how widely CouchDB is used, you’re about to find a wealth of repos that have received contributions in the last weeks and months. Given CouchDB’s focus on long-term reliability, you’ll also find some older packages still humming along. In part one of this series we kicked off with some history to understand CouchDB’s origins. We looked at the problems it addresses, and how those problems have evolved (or persisted, put another way) since. In part two we looked more closely at CouchDB’s core features and some exemplary use cases. This third and final part aims to provide a community introduc…  ( 11 min )

The Arduino Uno and ESP32 are both popular microcontroller boards, but they differ significantly in capabilities and intended use cases. Here are the major differences: 1. Core Processor & Architecture Arduino Uno Microcontroller: ATmega328P Architecture: 8-bit AVR RISC Clock Speed: 16 MHz Word Size: 8-bit ESP32 Microcontroller: Xtensa® dual-core 32-bit LX6 microprocessor Architecture: 32-bit RISC Clock Speed: 80 MHz to 240 MHz (typically 160-240 MHz) Word Size: 32-bit Key Difference: ESP32 is 15-50x faster than Arduino Uno 2. Memory Comparison 3. Wireless Connectivity Arduino Uno WiFi: Not built-in (requires shield: $20-30) Bluetooth: Not built-in (requires shield: $15-25) Wired Ethernet: Requires shield ($15-30) ESP32 WiFi: Built-in (802.11 b/g/n) Bluetooth: Built-in (Bluetooth Class…  ( 7 min )

Can a single train save apples from the pie threat? Hi! I'm Asparagos - an asparagus who codes in Go. Here you’ll find everyday problems that a typical veggie might struggle with — and my Go solutions to them. Today we are solving the problem of Apple Escape 🍎. The season of Apple Pies has begun. All the apples are leaving their homes in search of a safer place. Nobody wants to end up in a pie anymore — it’s just not trendy. A smoothie is better, or at least a strudel. There is a train going in one direction with a limited number of seats. Apples travel in groups: each group wants to board the train at point X and leave at point Y. Can the train take every apple without exceeding its seats? trips []Trip - information about group trips. Each Trip has a start point from, an end point to, an…  ( 9 min )

Learn JavaScript hoisting in simple terms. This beginner’s guide explains how var, let, and const behave, with clear examples of variable and function hoisting. When you start learning JavaScript, you may notice that variables and functions sometimes behave in unexpected ways. This is because of a feature called hoisting. Hoisting is one of those topics that confuses beginners, but once you understand it, your code will make much more sense. In simple terms, hoisting is JavaScript’s default behavior of moving variable and function declarations to the top of their scope before code execution. By the end of this guide, you’ll understand: What hoisting means in JavaScript. How hoisting works with variables. The difference between var, let ', andconst` in relation to hoisting. How function dec…  ( 7 min )

Kısaca: Yüksek trafik ve hız istiyorsan: Nginx Esneklik, modül ve .htaccess ile özelleştirme gerekiyorsa: Apache Her ikisinin avantajını kullanmak istiyorsan: Önde Nginx (proxy/statik), arkada Apache (dinamik içerik) şeklinde hibrit kurulum düşünebilirsin. 2025 Verileri: Nginx %33,8 pazar payı Apache %25,7 pazar payı 👉 Hangi senaryo sana uyuyorsa, o web sunucusunu tercih et! Nginx vs Apache detaylı karşılaştırmasını inceleyebilirsin.  ( 6 min )

Boilerplates have long been the go-to for developers starting new projects. They provide a ready-made structure, enforce standards, and save us from writing the same setup code again and again. But with AI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and other code generators, the question arises: do we still need boilerplates in 2025? AI can scaffold a project in minutes, generate configs, and even suggest best practices on the fly. It feels like the gap boilerplates once filled is now being covered by smarter, context-aware assistants. On the other hand, boilerplates still offer: Consistency: Everyone in the team starts with the same foundation. Standards baked in: Security, logging, CI/CD, and architecture patterns aren’t left to chance. Battle-tested reliability: AI may hallucinate, but boilerplates capture lessons from real-world deployments. So maybe it’s not “AI vs boilerplates” but rather AI + boilerplates—where AI personalizes and extends the foundations boilerplates provide. What do you think? Will boilerplates fade away as AI gets better? Or do they still have an irreplaceable role in ensuring standardization and reliability? I’d love to hear how you and your team approach this—especially if you’ve tried blending AI with boilerplate setups.  ( 6 min )

Introduction Recently, I built a simple, interactive shopping list web app that stores data persistently. FastAPI for the backend and MongoDB for the database. FastAPI is a modern, high-performance Python framework for building APIs, and MongoDB is a flexible NoSQL database perfect for storing JSON-like documents. I started by creating a project folder: shopping_demo/ │ ├─ main.py # FastAPI backend ├─ requirements.txt ├─ venv/ # Python virtual environment └─ frontend/ ├─ index.html └─ style.css Created a virtual environment and installed the required packages: python -m venv venv .\venv\Scripts\activate # Windows pip install fastapi uvicorn pymongo I used MongoDB Atlas for cloud storage: Signed up at MongoDB Atlas Created a free cluster Added a database …  ( 7 min )

I had the opportunity to attend the API Platform Con 2025 thanks to SensioLabs and here is what I learned through the talks I viewed. Slides of this talk are available : https://speakerdeck.com/fabpot/how-ai-agents-are-changing-the-way-we-should-build-apis Fabien Potentier shared insights about how Large Language Models are fundamentally changing the way we need to think about API design. As he mentioned, this is a world that changes so fast that some assertions might already be outdated. LLMs are evolving beyond simple text generation into autonomous agents. According to Anthropic's definition, an agent is an LLM using tools in a loop. These LLMs are self-directed - they can reason about things, they can plan, and have memory. An AI agent is kind of a mix between a machine and a human, co…  ( 17 min )

Building VaultNote: My Wild Ride with Tauri, SvelteKit, and a Hard-Fought CI/CD Pipeline Hey there, fellow devs! I'm Michael, and I’m excited to share my journey building VaultNote, a little note-taking app that’s my playground for learning cross-platform development with Tauri and SvelteKit. If you’re into JavaScript, Svelte, or just curious about building apps for desktop and mobile, this one’s for you. The app doesn’t do much yet—just basic note-taking with markdown rendering—but the real goal was figuring out how to ship it to Windows, macOS (Intel/ARM), Linux, and Android (APK/AAB) using a single codebase. Spoiler: it was a grind, but I got a working prototype! This isn’t a “how to build your own Tauri app” guide (maybe I’ll write one later). It’s more about my experience: the wins,…  ( 9 min )

How Talentcrowd President Joshua Lintz Was Exposed for Defrauding the United States Government Marcus ・ Sep 23 #corporatefraud #joshualintz #talentcrowd #whitecollarcrime  ( 6 min )

Introduction Project success is never guaranteed, but a Risk Assessment Plan increases the odds of achieving objectives. It provides a structured way to anticipate risks and manage them effectively. Risk assessment is about foresight. It examines possible scenarios that could hinder project performance and develops strategies to mitigate them before they cause setbacks. The plan includes a risk register, analysis methods, impact assessment, and contingency strategies. These elements work together to minimize surprises during execution. A clear Risk Assessment Plan ensures that team members know what risks exist, who owns them, and how to respond. This readiness improves efficiency and decision-making under pressure. Beyond individual projects, risk assessment builds a culture of awareness within the organization. Teams learn to anticipate problems and respond with agility. By implementing a Risk Assessment Plan, project managers reduce uncertainty and increase control over outcomes, setting the foundation for consistent project success.  ( 6 min )

How to Design a Sphere Using 3D CAD Software https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/4c2w1nx321f4t4v960141k5pq6q2rh3i4k46 Once you’ve launched the editor; As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials (https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels. https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/), https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101, and 3D Modeling 101 series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace  ( 6 min )

Berikut acuan kecepatan OSD Parameter HDD (7200rpm) SSD SATA (Enterprise) NVMe Datacenter (Acuan) IOPS 100 – 300 IOPS 50k – 100k IOPS 500k – 1M IOPS Bandwidth ~2 MB/s (4K rand) 400 – 550 MB/s 2.5 – 3.5 GB/s Avg Latency 5 – 10 ms 50 – 200 µs 1 – 10 µs p99 Latency 20 – 50 ms 1 – 5 ms 100 ms 10 – 50 ms 2 GB/s Average IOPS 20 – 50 IOPS (obj 4MB) 100 – 500 IOPS (obj 4MB) Average Latency 0.3 – 1.0 s 0.01 – 0.05 s Max Latency <3 s masih wajar <0.1 s Bandwidth Stability Fluktuasi wajar (±20%) Lebih stabil, stddev <10%  ( 6 min )

"No questions" at the end of meetings or presentations means that everything went ok. In the programming world, it can mean the exact opposite and even be alarming. In development, the absence of "questions" often indicates hidden problems rather than clarity. Stability Matrix is an open-source project that delivers a user-friendly GUI to manage various AI tools for generating images, animations, and 3D content. It simplifies model management, parameter selection, and image generation, serving as a control panel for the Stable Diffusion model. The project is developed in C# and uses the .NET platform to ensure cross-platform compatibility. Let's take a look at a scenario where the PVS-Studio plugin is used in Visual Studio Code on Linux. Since the Stability Matrix project is cross-platfor…  ( 12 min )

API Gateways: Guardians of Your Microservice Kingdom In the modern world of microservices and distributed applications, managing API traffic, security, and observability becomes increasingly complex. This is where API Gateways step in, acting as the single entry point for all client requests, routing them to the appropriate backend services, and enforcing critical policies along the way. This article delves into the world of API Gateways, exploring their functionality, benefits, drawbacks, popular implementations like Kong and Tyk, and how they contribute to a robust and scalable architecture. 1. Introduction: The Need for an API Gateway Imagine a system composed of dozens, or even hundreds, of independent microservices. Each service handles a specific business function and exposes it…  ( 10 min )

Recently, I was assigned a task that opened my eyes to the power of Redux. The task was simple in theory: have one central point for switching between branches in an admin dashboard. The dashboard had multiple components, Orders, Products, Stock Valuation, and whenever a user selected a branch, all these components needed to show only the data for that branch. At first, my instinct was to put the branch in the URL as a query parameter, like: /dashboard?branch=NairobiWarehouse This would work for a single filter, but my senior quickly pointed out the downsides. Imagine later adding filters for date, status, or user. The URL would become long and messy. This is exactly where Redux shines. Redux is a state management library for React apps. Think of Redux like a note on your fridge:…  ( 7 min )

The web ecosystem keeps growing—React, Vue, Angular, Next.js, Svelte, and more. Each has strengths and unique use cases. Personally,I enjoy exploring how these tools make building apps faster and more fun.  ( 5 min )

Six months ago, I launched Urban Drop Zone as a weekend project—a home decor blog that applies systematic thinking to interior design. Today, it's generating consistent monthly revenue and has taught me more about product development, user acquisition, and niche marketing than any coding bootcamp ever could. Here's the technical breakdown of how I turned a passion project into a profitable business, and the developer skills that made the difference. Like any good developer, I started with validation before writing a single line of code. Instead of guessing what people wanted, I built quick scripts to analyze the competition: class NicheAnalyzer { async analyzeCompetitors() { const competitors = [ 'apartmenttherapy.com', 'hgtv.com', 'houzz.com', 'elledecor.com'…  ( 10 min )

Introduction Transport Layer Security (TLS) is the backbone of modern web security, and Nginx is one of the most popular front‑end servers for delivering encrypted traffic. As a DevOps lead, you’ll often be asked to harden Nginx without sacrificing performance. This checklist walks you through the essential steps— from certificate management to HTTP/2 tuning— that keep your production endpoints both fast and safe. TLS 1.3 reduces round‑trip latency and drops legacy cipher suites that are prone to attacks. Edit your nginx.conf (or a site‑specific file) to enforce it: server { listen 443 ssl http2; ssl_protocols TLSv1.3; ssl_prefer_server_ciphers off; # TLS 1.3 decides ciphers ssl_certificate /etc/ssl/certs/example.com.crt; ssl_certificate_key /etc/ssl/private/examp…  ( 8 min )

Cloud + IoT: Powering the Future of Connected Solutions TL;DR: Cloud and IoT are converging to create powerful, scalable solutions. This article explores the real-world applications, benefits, and key considerations for businesses looking to leverage these technologies to improve efficiency and gain a competitive edge. Learn how BluePixel Technologies can help you harness the power of Cloud + IoT. Imagine a world where your factory equipment anticipates maintenance needs, your city optimizes traffic flow in real-time, and your healthcare provider monitors your vital signs remotely. This isn't science fiction; it's the reality being shaped by the powerful combination of Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things (IoT). These technologies are no longer futuristic concepts but are now essen…  ( 10 min )

IoT Startup Product Development: A Practical Guide TL;DR: Building an IoT startup is challenging. This guide provides a practical roadmap, covering everything from market analysis and MVP development to scaling and monetization. Learn how to minimize risks and maximize your potential for success in the competitive IoT landscape. The Internet of Things (IoT) is transforming industries, creating unprecedented opportunities for innovation and disruption. For startups, the potential is immense, but so are the challenges. Navigating the complex landscape of hardware, software, connectivity, and security requires a strategic approach. This guide provides a practical, step-by-step framework for IoT startups to develop successful products, focusing on minimizing risks and maximizing opportunitie…  ( 10 min )

As someone who runs Urban Drop Zone, a home decor blog focused on modern living solutions, I've discovered that the best interior designs today aren't just about aesthetics—they're about creating responsive, intelligent spaces that adapt to how we actually live. After spending months integrating various smart home APIs into my own space and documenting the results on my blog, I've compiled this technical guide for developers who want to build truly intelligent living environments. Traditional interior design creates beautiful but static spaces. As developers, we know that the best user experiences are dynamic and responsive. Why should our living spaces be any different? The solution lies in treating our homes like sophisticated applications with multiple APIs working together to create se…  ( 9 min )

As developers, we're used to building digital experiences. But what happens when you decide to merge your technical skills with a passion for interior design? That's exactly what I did when I launched Urban Drop Zone, my home decor blog that bridges the gap between technology and beautiful living spaces. When I started my journey into home decor blogging, I realized there was a massive opportunity to bring developer-level organization and systematic thinking to interior design. Just like we architect software systems, interior spaces need thoughtful planning, scalable design systems, and user-centered approaches. One of the first things I applied from my development background was database normalization to home organization. Instead of random storage solutions, I created "schemas" for diff…  ( 8 min )

JavaScript offer valuable career opportunity as follows: JavaScript is one of the most in-demand programming languages. Commonly used in web development, mobile apps, game development, and even server-side programming (Node.js). Essential for Web Development JavaScript is the backbone of interactive websites. Used with HTML & CSS to build responsive, dynamic front-ends. Beginner-Friendly & Versatile Easy to start with—runs in any browser, no setup needed. Great first language due to its flexibility and large community.  ( 6 min )

In this tutorial, you’ll implement the classic Minesweeper game in its command-line interface version using nothing but Node, standard input/output, and a few clean algorithms. Here’s a preview of what you’ll build: In this part, you’ll learn how to: Parse the grid size from the CLI Generate a 2D grid and place random mines Count adjacent mines using neighbor deltas We’ll start from an empty file and finish in Part 3 with a fully functional game you can extend. Ready? Let’s build! At the start of the game, a fixed number of mines are randomly placed across a grid of size N by N, where each mine occupies a hidden square. The goal is to uncover all the safe squares on the grid without revealing a mine. When you reveal a square: If it contains a mine → you lose (game over). If it does not co…  ( 12 min )

As a React developer, I’ve always been conscious of how I manage state, especially when integrating with external data sources or global stores. Over the years, I’ve used different patterns—useEffect hooks, custom subscriptions, and third-party libraries like Redux or Zustand. But recently, while working on a React 18+ project, I discovered useSyncExternalStore, and it genuinely changed my perspective on syncing external state with React components. In one project, I needed to build a real-time dashboard listening to data from a custom in-memory store. Initially, I wrote the subscription logic using useEffect and useState. However, I ran into tricky bugs—sometimes the UI wouldn’t reflect the latest state correctly during fast updates, and in SSR scenarios, the server-rendered content didn’…  ( 7 min )

I once carried out a skills gap analysis on myself as a DevOps engineer, looking for my next challenging opportunity. I realised that although I had built smaller projects, I hadn’t yet executed a production-grade, full-blown cloud-native project that combined all the essential DevOps practices. That became my mission: to design, deploy, and manage a FastAPI-based Student Tracker application with a MongoDB backend, but with a strong focus on DevOps functionalities rather than frontend appearance. This project allowed me to bring together containerization, Kubernetes, Helm, CI/CD, GitOps, monitoring, and observability into one workflow. Outline. Prerequisites. Key Terms & Components. Step-by-Step Process. Challenges and Fixes. Prerequisites. A code editor (I used VS Code). A terminal. Optio…  ( 12 min )

Introduction Business dashboards are valuable only when they combine speed, accuracy, and usability. In modern analytics, every second counts—especially when working with large datasets. Tableau is one of the most popular tools for data visualization, but as the volume of data grows, efficiency becomes critical. One area where many users encounter performance issues is when creating groups in Tableau. While Tableau provides a built-in "Create Group" feature, it can become slow with large datasets because it loads the full domain of a dimension. This often leads to frustrating delays in dashboards, particularly when working with millions of rows. In this detailed guide, we will walk through: What Tableau groups are and why they matter How Tableau’s native grouping feature works Performance …  ( 10 min )

Yakuza 3 Gaiden: Dark Ties just dropped its first trailer at RGG Summit 2025, and it’s putting Yoshitaka Mine front and center as the new protagonist. Even better, Dark Ties comes bundled with Yakuza Kiwami 3, so you can pick either adventure from the get-go and dive in wherever you like. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Yakuza fans, mark your calendars: on Tue. 9/23 at 9:30 pm PDT, RGG Direct is back with exclusive deep dives into Yakuza Kiwami 3 and the Gaiden spinoff Dark Ties. The stream kicks off with the Kiwami 3 announcement trailer at 1:36, recaps Kiwami 1 & 2’s story beats, and then breaks down new gameplay features at 6:10. Later on, at 13:33 you’ll catch the Dark Ties trailer followed by a detailed gameplay segment at 16:38, and wrapping up with a behind-the-scenes peek at Stranger Than Heaven at 24:46. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

A quick peek at the buzz from RGG Summit 2025: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio just dropped a behind-the-scenes trailer for their next big thing, Stranger Than Heaven. This teaser gives fans a sneak glimpse into the making of the game—off-camera moments, studio vibes, and just enough mystery to get everyone hyped. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Hollow Knight Silksong – Unlocking Act 3 for the True End Most of us stumble into a “final” boss and think we’ve wrapped up Silksong, but that first ending is just Act 2’s curtain call. To see the real finale you’ve got to dive back into Pharloom, clear out its corruption and tackle all those little side quests that pop up. Start chatting up every villager, fulfill their requests (think gathering items, beating hidden bosses and exploring off-the-beaten-path zones) and generally clean house. Once you’ve ticked off Pharloom’s wishlist and pieced together every secret, Act 3 will swing open—and point you straight at the true ending. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Animula Nook Reveal Trailer TL;DR Get ready to dive into a tiny, cartoon-inspired life sim where towering coffee mugs and giant bookshelves become your playground. In Animula Nook you’ll explore vibrant landscapes, befriend adorable “lilliputian” residents, and turn everyday objects into fantastical backdrops. Available soon on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch 2, and Mac, Animula Nook lets you build your own homestead, gather elemental resources like raindrops and wind, craft nifty items, and even grow your crops in flowerpots—all in a world that feels straight out of your favorite animated show. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

IoT Cold Chain: Real-Time Monitoring & Efficiency TL;DR: IoT is transforming cold chain management. Real-time monitoring, data-driven insights, and automated alerts are minimizing spoilage, ensuring compliance, and boosting efficiency for businesses handling temperature-sensitive goods. Imagine a world where every perishable item arrives at its destination in perfect condition, regardless of the distance or complexity of the journey. This isn't a futuristic fantasy; it's the reality being shaped by the Internet of Things (IoT) in cold chain management. From pharmaceuticals to produce, the cold chain is a critical component of modern commerce, and IoT is providing unprecedented levels of control and visibility. The cold chain refers to the temperature-controlled supply chain, ensuring tha…  ( 9 min )

When testing web apps, the DOM is not always as straightforward as it looks. In this article, let’s break down what shadow DOM is, why it matters, and how you can test it with Cypress. Shadow DOM is an encapsulated subtree of the DOM that lives inside a host element. It was introduced as part of the Web Components spec and is widely used in modern UI libraries (Material UI, Ionic, Lit, Angular components). Key benefits: CSS and JS are scoped (no global leaks) Components are reusable Structure is hidden from the “main” DOM Think of it as a mini DOM inside the DOM. Cypress: cy.get('#username').type('hello') #shadow-root (open) Option A: Use .shadow() in Cypress cy.get('my-login') .shad…  ( 7 min )

🌍 What’s playing on TV in Brazil, Japan, or Egypt — right now? https://worldtv.onrender.com No sign-up. No ads. Just curiosity. (Heads up: may need “Повторить” on first load — I’m fixing it!) Sometimes it’s news. Sometimes — a jungle cam 🐒  ( 5 min )

No matter how experienced you are, bugs are inevitable. They sneak into code during late-night coding sessions, sudden requirement changes, or even the simplest refactor. This guide walks you through the mindset, techniques, and tools every developer should know to track down and fix issues with confidence. 1. Testing vs. Debugging: Know the Difference Before diving in, it’s important to separate testing from debugging: Testing is about detecting problems. It tells you something is wrong by running automated tests, QA checks, or manual verifications. Debugging is about diagnosing and fixing those problems. It’s the detective work that starts once a test fails or a user reports a bug. Think of testing as the alarm and debugging as the investigation. 2. Breakpoints: Your First Line of Defens…  ( 8 min )

Introduction If you’ve ever worked on a product with multiple engineers across frontend and backend, you’ll know how quickly things can fall apart without shared rules for handling data. Small differences—like whether dates should be UTC or local, or if null and [] mean the same thing—can create bugs that are painful to debug but trivial to avoid. I’ve been in that situation many times, and over the years I’ve settled on a set of lightweight standards that keep things predictable. This post is about those standards: pragmatic, easy-to-adopt rules that have saved me (and my teams) countless hours. Consistency: Everyone interprets data the same way. Interoperability: Frontend and backend don’t need to guess what a field means. Maintainability: Less if/else spaghetti to handle edge cases. D…  ( 9 min )

In this post, we’ll take a simple implementation of an Epsilon-Greedy Recommender in Java and check whether it follows the SOLID principles. Then, we’ll see how to refactor it for better maintainability, extensibility, and testability. *The Example Code public class EpsilonGreedyRecommender { private int nItems; private double epsilon; private int[] counts; private double[] values; private Random random; public EpsilonGreedyRecommender(int nItems, double epsilon) { this.nItems = nItems; this.epsilon = epsilon; this.counts = new int[nItems]; this.values = new double[nItems]; this.random = new Random(); } public int recommend() { if (random.nextDouble() < epsilon) { return random.nextInt(nItems)…  ( 8 min )

Every developer I know is obsessed with the wrong metrics. They argue about whether Claude beats GPT-4, whether Gemini's reasoning is better than ChatGPT's, whether the latest model from Anthropic or OpenAI will change everything. They're fighting yesterday's war. While we debate which model generates better code or writes more coherent essays, the real transformation is happening in a completely different layer of the stack. The companies that will dominate the next five years won't be the ones with the smartest individual models. They'll be the ones who solve AI orchestration at scale. The model wars are ending. The infrastructure wars are just beginning. We're living through the tail end of the "bigger model, better results" era. For the past three years, every breakthrough felt like it…  ( 10 min )

Everyone's talking about MiMo-Audio, but the real opportunity is how merging voice and language will unlock faster products and open new markets. 7B parameters and 100M+ hours of sound is impressive. But the shift is bigger than model size. Audio and text are finally one canvas. When voice and language live together, complex workflows get simple. You remove awkward handoffs between transcription, translation, and analysis. Teams ship one model, one objective, and far less glue code. That means lower cost, faster iteration, and better user experiences. It also means accessibility gains for global and neurodiverse users. In a recent pilot, a support team unified calls and text notes. Real‑time translation, emotion transfer, and summaries cut handle time by 22%. Escalations dropped 18% in 30 days, and CSAT rose from 4.1 to 4.5. One workflow change produced a measurable business win. ↓ A simple 30‑day plan to test this. • Pick one journey where voice friction hurts outcomes. ↳ Onboarding, support QA, or post‑meeting notes are low‑risk starters. • Define two metrics to move, and a hard guardrail. ↳ Time saved, error rate, and consent compliance are good anchors. • Ship to 10% of traffic, review weekly, then expand. ⚡ You will reduce ops drag and unlock new product experiences. ⚡ Your roadmap shifts from patching to truly multimodal value. The next interface is your voice. What's stopping you from shipping a voice+text feature this quarter?  ( 6 min )

Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is a key component in the continuously evolving world of cyber security has been utilized by organizations to strengthen their defenses. As security threats grow more complicated, organizations have a tendency to turn to AI. Although AI has been an integral part of the cybersecurity toolkit for some time however, the rise of agentic AI is heralding a revolution in active, adaptable, and contextually aware security solutions. ai security workflow tools examines the transformational potential of AI, focusing on its application in the field of application security (AppSec) and the pioneering idea of automated vulnerability fixing. Cybersecurity is the rise of agentsic AI Agentic AI refers specifically to autonomous, goal-oriented systems that under…  ( 10 min )

AI is transforming security in software applications by enabling heightened bug discovery, test automation, and even autonomous attack surface scanning. This article provides an thorough narrative on how machine learning and AI-driven solutions operate in the application security domain, designed for security professionals and decision-makers as well. We’ll explore the development of AI for security testing, its modern strengths, limitations, the rise of agent-based AI systems, and prospective trends. Let’s begin our journey through the history, current landscape, and prospects of ML-enabled AppSec defenses. History and Development of AI in AppSec Early Automated Security Testing Evolution of AI-Driven Security Models A major concept that took shape was the Code Property Graph (CPG), f…  ( 14 min )

AI is transforming security in software applications by enabling smarter bug discovery, test automation, and even self-directed malicious activity detection. This write-up provides an comprehensive narrative on how machine learning and AI-driven solutions operate in AppSec, designed for cybersecurity experts and stakeholders as well. We’ll explore the growth of AI-driven application defense, its current strengths, obstacles, the rise of “agentic” AI, and prospective directions. Let’s commence our exploration through the foundations, current landscape, and coming era of artificially intelligent application security. History and Development of AI in AppSec Foundations of Automated Vulnerability Discovery Progression of AI-Based AppSec A key concept that emerged was the Code Property Grap…  ( 14 min )

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the backbone of modern web and mobile applications. They allow your frontend to communicate with your backend seamlessly. If you’re new to Laravel, building your first API can seem daunting, but don’t worry – this guide will walk you through it step by step. Laravel is one of the most beginner-friendly PHP frameworks, offering: Built-in support for RESTful APIs Simple routing and controller setup Eloquent ORM for database interactions Easy testing with Postman or other API clients Use Composer to set up your project: composer create-project laravel/laravel laravel-first-api cd laravel-first-api php artisan serve Your application will now run at http://127.0.0.1:8000. Configure your database in the .env file. Run migrations to create default ta…  ( 8 min )

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining the field of application security by enabling more sophisticated weakness identification, automated testing, and even autonomous threat hunting. This guide delivers an in-depth overview on how machine learning and AI-driven solutions function in AppSec, crafted for cybersecurity experts and decision-makers alike. We’ll examine the growth of AI-driven application defense, its current capabilities, limitations, the rise of “agentic” AI, and prospective developments. Let’s begin our analysis through the past, present, and coming era of ML-enabled application security. History and Development of AI in AppSec Foundations of Automated Vulnerability Discovery Evolution of AI-Driven Security Models A notable concept that took shape was the Code Proper…  ( 14 min )

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, threat hunting has become a cornerstone of proactive defense strategies. As we navigate 2025, adversaries are leveraging sophisticated techniques like AI-driven attacks, supply chain compromises, and stealthy phishing campaigns to evade traditional detection tools. Threat hunting shifts the paradigm from reactive incident response to actively seeking out hidden threats before they cause damage. ZoomEye, a powerful cyberspace search engine developed by Knownsec's 404 Laboratory, stands out as an essential tool for this purpose. With its vast database of internet-exposed assets, advanced search syntax, and real-time intelligence, ZoomEye empowers security researchers, red teams, and threat hunters to map attack surfaces, identify vulnerabiliti…  ( 9 min )

Bychristine September 23, 2025 And Why We Should Care Based on some solid reporting by Joel Drapper and Ellen’s breaking details So, the Ruby community just went through something wild, and I think we need to talk about it. On September 9th, Ruby Central basically took over the RubyGems GitHub repos and gem ownership without asking the people who’ve been maintaining them for years. It’s… not great. The Story (As Best I Can Tell) Joel Drapper did some really impressive investigative work here, and here’s what seems to have happened: The Money Problem: Ruby Central lost $250k a year from Sidekiq after they had DHH speak at RailsConf 2025. That left them pretty much dependent on Shopify for funding. The Pressure: Shopify apparently said “take control of RubyGems or we’re pulling our f…  ( 7 min )

How I Deployed and Self-Hosted n8n on Ubuntu 24.04 🚀 Roshan Sharma ・ Sep 16 #automation #programming #ai #tutorial  ( 5 min )

Introduction Vision AI is rapidly transforming industries—from autonomous driving and medical imaging to manufacturing quality control. However, building Vision AI systems that are scalable, efficient, and trustworthy remains a challenge. Traditional deep learning models often require massive datasets, yet their decisions can feel like “black boxes,” making accountability difficult. One promising approach to address these challenges is Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) distillation, where humans guide the model’s learning process, ensuring not just performance but also fairness, safety, and transparency. Vision AI refers to AI systems capable of interpreting and analyzing visual data (images, video, sensor streams). Some real-world applications include: Healthcare: Assisting radiologists in…  ( 7 min )

Yakuza Kiwami 3’s trailer just premiered at the RGG Summit 2025, giving fans their first real glimpse of the next chapter in this action-packed series. Packed with the franchise’s trademark blend of over-the-top brawls and gripping story moments, it’s already looking like a must-watch. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates as details roll in! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

I’ve put together a simple but powerful online WYSIWYG editor powered by QuillJS. It’s designed for developers, bloggers, and content managers who want to quickly create and format HTML without writing raw code. Features: Rich text editing (bold, italic, underline, headings, quotes, lists) Insert links, media, and code blocks Export clean HTML instantly Save, reload, or download your pages for later use Works right in the browser — no setup required This tool started as an educational experiment with QuillJS, but it’s grown into a handy utility for anyone who needs quick HTML snippets or formatted content. Try it here: WYSIWYG Online Editor Would love to hear your feedback — what features would make this even more useful for your workflow?  ( 6 min )

Why Zero‑Downtime Matters In a world where users expect instant responses, even a few seconds of downtime can erode trust. A single failed deployment can cascade into lost revenue, support tickets, and a tarnished brand. For a DevOps lead, the goal is simple: push new code without interrupting live traffic. Revenue protection – E‑commerce sites lose an average of $5,600 per minute of outage. Customer confidence – Repeated glitches increase churn by up to 15 %. Team morale – Frequent rollbacks create a firefighting culture. Zero‑downtime deployments give you the confidence to ship faster while keeping the user experience seamless. Before you touch the production cluster, run through this concise checklist. Version control hygiene All changes are merged into main via PRs. Commit messages…  ( 8 min )

TL;DR: Skate Early Access nails the classic controls—there are moments when you’ll find yourself lost in spontaneous lines and old-school tricks—but those highs are short-lived. Cheesy dialogue, bland art direction, and a grindy, mobile-game–style progression constantly yank you out of the flow. In its current form it feels more like a Fortnite spin-off than a true Skate sequel, leaving a disappointing first impression. If you’re chasing that Skate 2 vibe, you might just be better off firing up the original. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Introduction If you’re an SRE managing Linux‑based web services, the last thing you want is a man‑in‑the‑middle attack stealing user data. Nginx is a popular front‑end proxy, but out‑of‑the‑box it doesn’t enforce the strongest TLS settings. This tutorial walks you through seven practical steps to harden Nginx with TLS 1.3, HTTP/2, and a few complementary security measures. The easiest way to get a free, automated certificate is Certbot from Let’s Encrypt. sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y certbot python3-certbot-nginx sudo certbot --nginx -d example.com -d www.example.com During the interactive flow, choose the option to redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS. Certbot will also create a basic SSL snippet for you. Edit /etc/nginx/snippets/ssl-params.conf (or create it) and paste…  ( 7 min )

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Leave a comment below to introduce yourself! You can talk about what brought you here, what you're learning, or just a fun fact about yourself. Reply to someone's comment, either with a question or just a hello. 👋 Come back next week to greet our new members so you can one day earn our Warm Welcome Badge!  ( 6 min )

Depois de aprender sobre loops, chegou a hora de organizar melhor o código com funções. Funções permitem reaproveitar código, deixar o programa mais limpo e fácil de entender. ⚙️ 1️⃣ O que é uma função? Uma função é como uma caixinha de código que executa uma tarefa específica sempre que você chama ela. 📝 2️⃣ Criando uma função def saudacao(): print("Olá, seja bem-vindo ao meu programa!") def → palavra-chave para definir a função. 🔔 Para usar a função: saudacao() 🧩 3️⃣ Funções com parâmetros Podemos deixar funções mais flexíveis passando informações: def saudacao_nome(nome): print(f"Olá, {nome}!") saudacao_nome("Victor") 🎯 4️⃣ Funções que retornam valores Às vezes queremos que a função calcule algo e devolva o resultado: def soma(a, b): return a + b resultado = soma(5, 3) print(f"O resultado é {resultado}") ⚡ 5️⃣ Escopo de variáveis Variáveis criadas dentro da função só existem nela. Variáveis criadas fora da função podem ser acessadas dentro (mas com cuidado). x = 10 def mostrar(): print(x) # usa a variável global mostrar() 📝 6️⃣ Exercícios Práticos 💡 Tente resolver antes de olhar a resposta. 1️⃣ Crie uma função que receba um número e diga se ele é par ou ímpar. “Menor de idade” se = 60  ( 6 min )

Abstract The concept of a derived identity represents both a conceptual and practical model in which an individual’s physical and personal attributes—including biometrics, documentary data, and personalization signals obtained from devices such as printers—are transferred into the digital realm through robust authentication processes. This convergence allows the creation of a unique digital fingerprint, comparable to DNA in the physical world, ensuring traceability, fraud resistance, and end-to-end cryptographic control. This article proposes a reference architecture for building derived identities, grounded in recognized technical security guidelines and normative recommendations, and presents a practical validation example in Python code. Introduction The key challenge of identity in the…  ( 8 min )

This 3.17.0 release brings powerful new features that give developers fine-grained control over chart visualization. From inner axis ticks and dynamic label background functions to label borders and image-based labels — all the core features requested by our community are now available. For the detailed release info, please check out the release note: https://github.com/naver/billboard.js/releases/tag/3.17.0 A groundbreaking feature that allows using images as labels. Create more intuitive data representations with icons, logos, and custom images. Press enter or click to view image in full size Newly added options are: data.labels.image donut.label.image gauge.label.image pie.label.image polar.label.image Demo: https://naver.github.io/billboard.js/demo/#Data.DataLabelImage https://naver…  ( 8 min )

Managing resources efficiently is probably what Rails is best known for and what made it so revolutionary in the first place. However, building an admin panel involves writing a lot of repetitive and boilerplate code which doesn't really add a lot of value but is needed to manage resources with a good user experience. Join me to learn how to build a Rails admin panel for a booking application using Avo, a gem that can help us with resource management with the most common features. For this application, we will build a booking application where users can find a list of properties that can be booked for vacation stays. The data model for our example app will look like this: In this application, users will be able to create accounts, navigate through a feed of places that are available for b…  ( 13 min )

For years, Postman has been the go-to tool for testing and managing APIs. But lately, Bruno — a lightweight, Git-friendly, offline-first API client — has been winning the hearts of developers. In this article, we’ll look at: What Bruno is and why it’s different Key features that make Bruno stand out A side-by-side comparison of Bruno vs Postman Where Bruno is better — and where Postman still shines Quick Feature Comparison Feature Bruno 🟢 Postman 🟠 Data Storage Local .bru files (Git-friendly, plain text) Cloud-first (exports possible but less transparent) Offline Support ✅ Works fully offline ⚠️ Limited, many features need cloud Version Control ✅ Git-native workflow ❌ Export/import required Performance ✅ Lightweight, fast ⚠️ Can feel heavy Pricing Open source (free core, paid pro tiers) Freemium with limits; paid tiers for advanced features Local-first design — your collections are files you can commit to Git. No login needed — works fully offline, with privacy in mind. CLI and IDE support — great for automation and CI/CD. Lightweight and fast — fewer distractions, quicker workflows. Where Postman Still Wins Mock servers and API monitoring Team dashboards and collaboration Enterprise-level governance and integrations 👉 Want the full deep-dive comparison with detailed features, pros/cons, and plugin links? I’ve written a complete guide here: 👉 Read the full article on my blog 💡 Pro tip: if you’re a solo dev, freelancer, or small team, Bruno may cover 90% of your API testing needs without the overhead of Postman. If you’re in an enterprise setting, Postman’s collaboration features may still be essential.  ( 6 min )

In my ongoing cloud journey, I decided to build a multi-functional serverless dashboard using AWS. The dashboard includes multiple applications like ExpenseApp, WeatherApp, NewsApp, and GitHubApp. Each of these apps runs serverlessly with AWS Lambda, uses API Gateway for routing, and stores data in DynamoDB. For easier deployment, I’ve implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, automating the entire process from code commit to deployment. Architecture Diagram Tech Stack Breakdown Frontend: The dashboard's frontend, with its various apps, is built using TypeScript. Since I wanted to focus on the infrastructure, I used AI tools to handle this part for me. Backend: AWS Lambda: The logic for each app (Expense, Weather, News, GitHub) runs on AWS Lambda functions, written in Python. …  ( 9 min )

Markov chains, a foundational concept in probability theory, have emerged as a cornerstone in the development of language models. Their simplicity and effectiveness in modeling sequential data make them a vital tool in AI/ML, particularly in the domain of natural language processing (NLP). Understanding how Markov chains function provides a unique lens through which developers can appreciate the evolution of language models, including modern architectures like GPT and BERT. This post explores the workings of Markov chains, their implementation in language modeling, and how they lay the groundwork for more advanced systems. We will provide practical examples, code snippets, and insights into their applications in the React ecosystem and beyond. At its core, a Markov chain is a stochastic mo…  ( 9 min )

The Favors on A COLORS SHOW The Favors—led by FINNEAS and Ashe—step onto the minimalistic COLORS stage with effortless chemistry and a warm, nostalgic vibe. You can catch their performance via stream, TikTok, Instagram or wherever you get your music. COLORS keeps things sleek and distraction-free, spotlighting fresh talent and original sounds. From curated playlists and a 24/7 livestream to all the socials you need, it’s your one-stop spot for discovering the coolest new artists. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The John Fogerty Interview Rock ’n’ roll legend John Fogerty sits down to spill the backstage tales behind Creedence Clearwater Revival’s biggest anthems—“Proud Mary,” “Down on the Corner,” “Fortunate Son,” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” Along the way, he reflects on the highs and lows of his songwriting journey and what it’s like to have your music become woven into the fabric of rock history. Fogerty also opens up about his personal evolution as an artist, sharing insights into how those timeless riffs and lyrics came to be and why they still resonate with fans decades later. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Can We Beat the US Junior Champion?! Bryan Bros Golf had an awesome day teeing off with the US Junior Champion—highlighting some epic shots, friendly competition, and plenty of inside laughs along the way. If you’re vibing with their journey, they’ve got you covered: sign up for the newsletter, join the Discord community, catch them live on Twitch, and check out all their favorite gear sponsors (Rhoback, Foresight Sports, Bushnell Golf, LAB Putters, Takomo, Bruce Bolt Gloves) in the video description. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

PlayStation State of Play September 2025 Livestream Get ready to tune in on Wednesday, September 24th at 2 PM PT for a 35-plus-minute showcase of fresh news and reveals from PlayStation Studios, third-party developers, and indie teams around the globe. Highlights include new trailers for upcoming titles and an extended, roughly five-minute look at Housemarque’s next big thing, Saros, running on PS5. Don’t miss it! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

RGG Direct Livestream September 2025 Mark your calendars: Tuesday, September 23 at 9:30 PM PDT. Jump into the live stream for a deep dive into all the big reveals from RGG Summit 2025, plus behind-the-scenes insights and a sneak peek at what’s coming next! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready for a roaring twist on Frankenstein: Christian Bale’s lonely creature hops to 1930s Chicago to persuade Annette Bening’s groundbreaking Dr. Euphronious to whip up a companion. They resurrect a murdered young woman—enter Jessie Buckley as The Bride!—and unleash a wild ride of murder, possession, radical cultural movements and a combustible romance. Featuring a star-studded cast (Jake Gyllenhaal, Penélope Cruz and more) and top-tier crew led by Maggie Gyllenhaal, this electrifying tale comes to theaters and IMAX on March 6, 2026 in North America (March 4 internationally) from Warner Bros. Pictures. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Peak’s new Dilly Dally Update landed on Steam, giving you rebindable controls and a whole airport’s worth of mini-games—from cheeky basketball showdowns to chess matches and photobooth antics in this hilariously chaotic first-person climbing multiplayer from Team Peak. Fire up the update on PC now and get ready to scramble up walls… or just chill between climbs shooting hoops or striking a pose. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

For years, Swagger has been the go-to for API documentation. And while it’s solid, let’s be honest—it feels kinda outdated in today’s developer workflow. That’s why I built Bytedocs: a fresh, modern alternative to Swagger that not only documents your APIs but also helps you test, explore, and even stress-test them. 👉 Check it out: bytedocs.dev Unlike traditional tools that stop at generating static docs, Bytedocs is designed to be multi-language, interactive, and developer-friendly from day one. Here’s what it brings to the table: 📚 Modern API Documentation Clean, responsive, and easy-to-use docs. Looks great across devices. Not just another Swagger clone. 🌍 Multi-Language Support Dedicated repos for different stacks. Example: bytedocs-laravel More languages coming soon (Go, Node.js, …  ( 7 min )

Estuve leyendo el artículo sobre lo que se le llama el escándalo Milei, y se me quedaron varias cosas dando vueltas. La idea de fondo es que lo que está pasando en la ANDIS (Agencia Nacional de Discapacidad) –con audios que señalan presuntos sobornos en compras de medicamentos, vinculaciones con personas cercanas al poder, y la sospecha de que el Presidente estaba al tanto– no es algo aislado, según lo que plantea la nota. Lo que más me quedó resonando es cómo ese caso pone en evidencia un problema estructural: cuando un gobierno promueve el Estado mínimo, reduce los controles, flexibiliza las compras, y pone gente de confianza en áreas que deberían ser muy reguladas, se crean espacios para que pase lo que parece estar pasando ahora: decisiones opacas, favorecimientos, y amiguismos. También me pareció importante lo que comentan sobre cómo la opinión pública ya está reaccionando: Milei pierde imagen, se diluye algo de la confianza, y la corrupción se convierte en una preocupación que supera en importancia a temas como inflación o inseguridad para mucha gente. Esto puede tener consecuencias electorales reales. Al final la conclusión que saco es que este escándalo no debería verse únicamente como una crisis política momentánea, sino como una llamada de atención: si el modelo se basa en un mercado que actúa casi sin barreras, sin supervisión adecuada, entonces lo público termina siendo terreno fértil para los abusos. Si no se recupera capacidad del Estado, reglas claras, transparencia y verificaciones independientes, todo lo que se recorta en nombre de la eficiencia puede costar muchísimo, sobre todo para quienes dependen de servicios esenciales como salud y discapacidad.  ( 6 min )

Read the original article：Building a Real-Time Compass App on HarmonyOS NEXT Wearables with ArkTS 🧭Introduction Wearable devices are evolving beyond simple step counters and notification tools. They are now used for safety, navigation, and real-time awareness — especially during outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, or emergency travel. In this article, we’ll walk through how to build a Compass Application using ArkTS for HarmonyOS NEXT Wearables, leveraging sensor data to display the user’s current direction in degrees (azimuth). We’ll make use of the ROTATION_VECTOR sensor, a powerful input that combines data from the accelerometer and gyroscope to detect orientation accurately. The result? A fully functional, lightweight compass running on your HarmonyOS-powered watch. 🖼️ Screen…  ( 7 min )

AI-Powered Code Reviews: A Developer’s Secret Weapon Jaideep Parashar ・ Sep 24 #ai #webdev #programming #beginners  ( 6 min )

Every developer knows code reviews are essential. But here’s the reality: Reviews often get delayed. Teams miss issues due to time pressure. Solo developers don’t always have a reviewer handy. That’s why I’ve made AI my 24/7 code review partner — and it’s a game changer. 1️⃣ Catching Bugs Early AI can scan through your code and point out logic errors you may overlook. 💡 Prompt Example: “Review this Python function for potential bugs and suggest improvements. Rewrite the optimised version.” Why: Errors that might slip past a tired human reviewer get flagged instantly. 2️⃣ Enforcing Best Practices AI doesn’t just check if the code works — it checks if it’s clean and maintainable. 💡 Prompt Example: “Analyse this JavaScript code for readability, maintainability, and adherence to best practi…  ( 8 min )

🎯 Key Highlights (TL;DR) Breakthrough Release: Qwen3-Max official version launched with over 1T parameters and 36T tokens of pre-training data Leading Performance: Ranked 3rd globally on LMArena text leaderboard, surpassing GPT-5-Chat Enhanced Coding Capabilities: SWE-Bench Verified score of 69.6, significantly improved agent capabilities Thinking Version: Qwen3-Max-Thinking achieves 100% accuracy on AIME25, HMMT and other mathematical reasoning benchmarks Complete Ecosystem: Simultaneously released 8 related models, including vision models and safety moderation models What is Qwen3-Max? Core Technical Breakthroughs and Performance Qwen3-Max-Thinking: A Revolution in Reasoning Complete Model Ecosystem How to Use Qwen3-Max Competitive Analysis Developer Feedback and Community Reviews F…  ( 10 min )

From hype to hangover, the real winners weren’t who you think. Envato Remember when AI was supposed to end coding jobs overnight? Recruiters were screaming “learn prompt engineering or get replaced,” Twitter threads were full of “10x AI dev hacks,” and every other VC podcast sounded like Skynet had already filed its IPO. Fast-forward to today and… well, how’s that monkey JPEG portfolio doing? I’ll be real: I bought into some of the hype too. I once let an AI refactor part of a billing system, thinking I was a genius for “outsourcing” grunt work. It passed tests on Friday, and by Monday our staging env was double-charging customers. I spent two days fixing what should have been a one-hour update. That was my first taste of AI’s 90% correct, 10% catastrophic problem. Here’s the thing: AI isn…  ( 13 min )

Why the “K8s is dying” meme keeps spreading, what teams are actually switching to, and why Kubernetes still quietly runs the internet. “Kubernetes is dead.” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve seen that headline on Hacker News or Twitter (sorry, X), I’d finally cover this month’s EKS bill. Here’s the thing: Kubernetes isn’t dead. It isn’t even limping. It’s quietly orchestrating billions of dollars of production workloads for banks, retailers, and cloud giants. The only thing dying is developer patience when a startup spins up Istio for a blog with 500 monthly visits. This isn’t new. Mainframes? Declared obsolete for 40 years still running Wall Street. Java? Pronounced dead every decade still powering Android and banks. Kubernetes is the same undead raid boss: nerfed a hundred times, st…  ( 13 min )

A month of coding the “Japanese way” showed me why tiny daily improvements beat heroic rewrite. Midjourney If Silicon Valley’s motto is “move fast and break things,” Japan’s quiet reply is “move carefully, and let it last.” I thought I knew how to code cleanly. I’d read Clean Code, memorized half the Google style guide, even argued in Slack about tabs vs. spaces (sorry, still tabs). Then I wandered into a Japanese open-source repo and it felt like I’d walked into a completely different world. The README wasn’t two lines of npm install && npm run dev. It was an essay. A tour guide. A “here’s how not to screw this up six months later” manifesto. Variable names stretched like sentences. Comments read like they were written by someone who cared about the junior dev inheriting this project in 2…  ( 14 min )

Go and C# developers both like to claim that their language is more memory efficient. But which one really has the edge? The truth is: both are right, depending on the scenario. One of Go’s design goals is high concurrency performance, and its memory strategy reflects that. Go’s concurrency unit, the Goroutine, is extremely lightweight. A Goroutine’s initial stack size is about 2KB, compared to 1MB or more for a typical OS thread. This means Go can spawn thousands of concurrent tasks with minimal memory cost, making it ideal for back-end services that handle massive numbers of connections (API gateways, microservices, etc.). Go encourages the use of value types (structs). When passed between functions or stored in collections, they are stored contiguously in memory, reducing fragme…  ( 8 min )

Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses are flashy, but the Neural Band’s EMG input and open-SDK potential could reshape computing if privacy doesn’t kill it first. Source: Meta.com I’ll be real: when I saw Meta’s shiny new $799 Ray-Bans, my first thought wasn’t “cyberpunk future.” It was, here we go again with Glassholes 2.0. Yeah, they look like normal Wayfarers, but hidden inside is a floating HUD, a mic array that can hear your whispers, and a wristband that literally reads your muscles before you move. Straight out of a Black Mirror cold open, except instead of a sinister government rollout, it’s Zuck demoing recipes while the AI freezes harder than a Node.js dependency chain. And that’s the thing: the glasses are the bait. The Neural Band is the real story. If EMG input really works, we’re not just t…  ( 14 min )

I've been distracting myself instead of committing. Here's my line in the sand: I will stop letting Youtube and distractions steal my focus I will publish progress every week, no matter how small. I will ship one AI side project live in the next 90 days I will hold my self accountable by being public about this journey This post is my first step in burning the old identity If you’re reading this — hold me accountable. New chapter starts today.  ( 6 min )

The number of individuals with $1M+ in crypto wealth has jumped to 241,700 over a year, a new report shows.  ( 29 min )

Spike in FTT activity coincides with a post from Bankman-Fried’s X account despite prison restrictions, drawing ire from the crypto community.  ( 30 min )

Despite holding similar properties, gold and bitcoin have been moving in opposite directions of late.  ( 27 min )

XLM’s sharp swings highlight heavy institutional flows, with support at $0.36 proving pivotal for a potential breakout.

BNB Chain is preparing to cut fees and speed up block times, with Aster overtaking rival HyperLiquid in both revenue and token momentum.

The platform lets creators and traders build markets on anything from politics to pop culture.  ( 29 min )

Dominated by platform giants like Amazon and Google, the internet has strayed from Web3’s original vision of decentralization, but innovations like state channels now offer a path back by enabling fast, secure, peer-to-peer interactions without trusted intermediaries, says Alexis Sirkia of Yellow Network.  ( 31 min )

Private credit — especially asset-backed finance — is plagued by inefficiencies, but blockchain and programmable money are now enabling faster, cheaper and more scalable solutions that could democratize access and disrupt traditional players, writes Ava Labs’ Morgan Krupetsky.  ( 30 min )

Hedera’s token posts modest gains after a volatile trading window, with institutional accumulation emerging at key support levels.  ( 28 min )

Digital asset treasuries are now allocating to ether at scale, creating structural demand that exceeds new supply, the report said.  ( 28 min )

Also: Plasma to Launch Mainnet This Week, New Liquid Staking Token for XRP Holders, and ICP Bets Big on AI Tech Stack.  ( 37 min )

"False news...with with fake/wrong/made-up info and negative narrative," said Changpeng "CZ" Zhao in response to the story.  ( 27 min )

Publicly traded miners are riding the AI infrastructure boom as investors bet excess capacity can fuel high-performance computing.  ( 28 min )

The broker hiked its IREN price target to $75 from $20 while reiterating its outperform rating on the stock.  ( 28 min )

Hedera (HBAR) was also among the top performers, rising 2% from Tuesday.  ( 25 min )

The firm white-label stablecoin systems, enabling companies to issue digital dollars without coding or their own regulatory licenses.  ( 27 min )

Partnership brings Chainlink’s oracle and cross-chain tools to Canton’s growing enterprise network  ( 28 min )

The partnership aims to leverage BNB Chain's scalable and low-cost infrastructure to create new on-chain financial assets.  ( 29 min )

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USDH, backed by cash and U.S. Treasury securities, aims to reduce dependency on external stablecoins.  ( 27 min )

Your day-ahead look for Sept. 24, 2025  ( 34 min )

Much will depend on the ability of bitcoin bulls to overcome important resistance levels at $113,500 and $115,000, one analyst said.  ( 30 min )

IBIT's price uptrend has stalled since July.  ( 27 min )

Cohort selling and long-term holder distribution add to ongoing pressure.  ( 28 min )

A new smart contract on Securitize's platform enables investors to swap shares for RLUSD, creating a 24/7 stablecoin off-ramp for tokenized treasuries.  ( 28 min )

The London-based firm says the deal underscores growing institutional demand for blockchain oversight as banks move deeper into digital assets.  ( 29 min )

Liquidity trends and buy-the-dip mentions point to potential for a deeper sell-off.  ( 29 min )

Meme token holds above $0.24 support as volume spikes past 500M while resistance consolidates near $0.2.  ( 29 min )

Most currencies in the region are locked in by capital controls. Hong Kong's unique status as an autonomous part of China means its currency is available around the world.  ( 30 min )

Qualcomm officially pulled back the veil from the X2 Elite Series for laptops, here at its annual Qualcomm Summit 2025 in Maui, Hawaii. The lineup serves as the successor to last year’s X Elite laptop processors. It’s also evident that Qualcomm is trimming the fat on the number of models it’s releasing this year. With […] The post Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon X2 Elite Series For Laptops appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Qualcomm flew us out to its annual Summit in Maui, Hawaii, to get an early look at its latest Snapdragon products, namely its 8 Elite Gen 5 for mobile and its upcoming X2 Elite Series lineup for laptops. As mentioned in the other report, the company provided benchmarking sessions for both portfolios, but at this […] The post Qualcomm Makes The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Official appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Qualcomm has announced 6G network technology is on the way, and that it will be releasing pre-commercial devices that support it by the year 2028. The announcement was made during the first of the Qualcomm Summit 2025, by its CEO, Cristiano Amon. Amon also noted that the foundations for 6G networks is currently being set, […] The post Qualcomm To Launch 6G-Capable Pre-Commercial Devices by 2028 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

NVIDIA and YTL have partnered to set up of the former’s DGX Cloud AI platform in Johor. This is noted as the only location in the Asia-Pacific region, and one of only five global cloud partners. State Menteri besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi says this is a “historic vote of confidence” for Johor. In a Facebook […] The post NVIDIA Partners With YTL For DGX Cloud Location In Johor appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

TNG eWallet has been confirmed as one of the applications that can be used to purchase fuel under the BUDI95 fuel subsidy programme. While the feature is not yet available in the app, it will be rolled out in stages, beginning 27 September 2025 (police and armed forces), 28 September (STR recipients), and finally on […] The post Here’s How TNG eWallet Can Be Used For BUDI95 Fuel Subsidy appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Action cam brand GoPro has announced two new additions to its product line. One is the Max2 360-degree action cam, and the other is the Lit Hero, which is probably best described as its flagship Hero line given a retro treatment. The former was teased a couple of months back, itself being not too long […] The post GoPro Unveils Max2, Lit Hero Action Cams appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Like the older iterations of the brand’s midrange X series, the HONOR X9d is designed to be extra tough and sturdy. Of course, if you aren’t already familiar with this lineup, it’s not something that’s immediately apparent. This is especially true for this particular model, which bears a passing resemblance to some of the company’s […] The post HONOR X9d Hands On: Strikingly Sturdy appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )

MyDigital ID has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HONOR Malaysia, making the company the first smartphone manufacturer to support the government’s digital identity adoption drive. Through this partnership, HONOR will pre-install the MyDigital ID application on its new smartphones, allowing users immediate access to digital verification services. The initiative is part of Malaysia’s […] The post HONOR Becomes First Smartphone Brand To Pre-Install MyDigital ID App appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

After much teasing, the HONOR X9d has finally made its official debut on our shores. Touted as the brand’s toughest midranger, it comes with a claimed SGS Triple-Resistant Certification for durability. Moreover, it gets some notable upgrades from last year’s model, namely in the battery department. Starting with the basics, the X9d features a 6.79-inch […] The post HONOR X9d Officially Launched In Malaysia; Priced From RM1,499 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

The Xpeng G6 facelift was recently spotted at Glenmarie, hinting at its debut in the local market. The speculation seems to be true, as Xpeng Malaysia has announced the debut of the facelifted G6, which will be arriving in the local market on 1 October 2025. Furthermore, the mid-size electric crossover SUV is now open […] The post Xpeng G6 Facelift To Launch In Malaysia This October appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

The backend digital infrastructure behind the RON95 petrol subsidy scheme BUDI95 will be managed by TNG Digital. While this was a previously unannounced detail, the Treasury secretary general Johan Mahmood Merican has confirmed this. The confirmation comes as part of a press conference, in response to a question by The Edge. According to the outlet’s […] The post BUDI95 Subsidy Mechanism Backend Managed By TNG Digital appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

It doesn’t feel that long ago that OPPO launched the A5 Pro for the local market. But today, the brand has announced the sequel, the A6 Pro, in Malaysia. Like before though, we’re only getting one configuration, and therefore only one price tag. But we’ll get to that in a bit. The OPPO A6 Pro […] The post OPPO A6 Pro Now Official In Malaysia For RM1,199 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Volvo has unveiled the 2026 edition of its EX90 all-electric SUV, which comes with some major upgrades. Its most significant improvement being the adoption of the automaker’s new 800-volt electric architecture that’s claimed to help the car charge more quickly and operate more efficiently. Compared with the previous 400V setup, the 800V platform generates less […] The post Volvo Unveils 2026 EX90 Electric SUV appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

The Finance Ministry (MOF) has clarified that there will be no restriction on the number of times Malaysians can refill their vehicles with RON95 petrol under the BUDI95 subsidy scheme, which sets the price of the fuel at RM1.99 per litre starting 30 September. It clarified this through a statement that was released yesterday, responding […] The post Finance Ministry: No Daily Refuel Limit Under BUDI95 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

The AI boom in recent years is not without its costs. Aside from requiring enormous amounts of energy to function, these AI systems generate a ton of heat, making cooling a major concern as current methods struggle to keep up with the needs of these data centres. However, it seems like Microsoft may have achieved […] The post Microsoft Unveils “Breakthrough” Microfluidics Tech For AI Chip Cooling appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

DJI has introduced the Osmo Nano, a miniature action camera that weighs only 52 grams but still manages to pack in premium recording capabilities. Despite its size, the device supports 4K video at up to 120 frames per second, complete with advanced stabilisation features and creative shooting modes. It’s also looking to be the brand’s […] The post DJI Osmo Nano Officially Launches; Starts From RM1,229 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

As we already know, WhatsApp has been working on an in-app translation feature since last year. After releasing the feature to certain beta testers, the messaging app is now making it available for general users on Android and iOS. When viewing a message in a different language, the user can long-press it and tap the […] The post WhatsApp Rolls Out Message Translation Feature appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Checks for qualification under the Budi Madani RON95 subsidy programme (BUDI95) will be available starting tomorrow on 25 September 2025, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan announced. Malaysians can verify their eligibility online at www.budimadani.gov.my, through customer service centres, or via the Setel and CaltexGO apps after completing identity verification. According to the […] The post BUDI95 Eligibility Checks Open Online And At Petrol Stations Starting Tomorrow appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Innosilicon is a name we haven’t heard in a while; the China-based company made headlines a few years ago when it announced its plans to launch its own GPUs. Fast forward to today, and the brand has launched its third generation Fenhua 3 GPU. According to a report by ITHome, the Fenghua 3 GPU is […] The post China’s Innosilicon Unveils Fenghua 3 GPU; Supports DX12 And Hardware Ray Tracing appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has clearly drawn the ire of several Pokémon fans, after it posted a new video of ICE agents arresting alleged migrants. The one-minute video clip shows snippets of the anime’s opening theme spliced into the video. The video honestly doesn’t do the DHS any favours; not only does […] The post US DHS Draws Ire For Using Pokémon Opening Theme In ICE Raids appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Conversations around birth control usually focus on women, but Kevin Eisenfrats, one of the MIT Technology Review 2025 Innovators Under 35, is working to change that. His company, Contraline, is working toward testing new birth control options for men. Speakers: Kevin Eisenfrats, co-founder and CEO of Contraline, and Amy Nordrum, executive editor, MIT Technology Review Recorded on…  ( 16 min )

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. It’s surprisingly easy to stumble into a relationship with an AI chatbot The news: The first large-scale computational analysis of the Reddit community r/MyBoyfriendIsAI, which is dedicated to discussing AI relationships, found that…  ( 20 min )

MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more from the series here. At a press conference on Monday, President Trump announced that his administration was taking action to address “the meteoric rise in autism.” He suggested that childhood…  ( 24 min )

Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of everything you need to know about the state of the industry. Millions of us use chatbots every day, even though we don’t really know how they work or how using them affects us. In…  ( 16 min )

It’s a tale as old as time. Looking for help with her art project, she strikes up a conversation with her assistant. One thing leads to another, and suddenly she has a boyfriend she’s introducing to her friends and family. The twist? Her new companion is an AI chatbot.  The first large-scale computational analysis of…  ( 22 min )

If you’ve spent any time working with JavaScript, you’ve most likely come across npm—whether installing packages like Express, Lodash, or React, or running commands like npm init. While using npm is second nature for many JavaScript developers, some ...  ( 12 min )

Regardless of their initial size or scope, projects tend to grow in complexity over time. As new features are added and requirements evolve, the number of components and the connections between them multiply. Services, handlers, repositories, externa...  ( 20 min )

Have you ever noticed your React application getting slower the longer you use it? This could be a result of memory leaks. Memory leaks are a common performance issue in React applications. They can slow down your application, crash your browser, and...  ( 9 min )

On paper, I studied computer science. However, most of my passions were artistic: writing, storytelling, and content creation. Over time, I found myself blending both worlds without recognizing it. Then I came across the term Creative Technologist an...  ( 7 min )

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